Crime in Paraguay
Crime in Paraguay has increased in recent years with criminals often targeting those thought to be wealthy.[1] Although most crime in Paraguay is nonviolent, there has been an increase in the use of weapons and there have been incidents where extreme violence has been used.[1]
Crime by type
Murder
In 2012, Paraguay had a murder rate of 9.7 per 100,000 population.[2] There were a total of 649 murders in Paraguay in 2012.[2]
Corruption
Observers maintain that corruption in Paraguay remains a major impediment to the emergence of stronger democratic institutions and sustainable economic development.[3]
Illegal drug trade
The illegal drug trade in Paraguay is significant in both production of cannabis and trans-shipment of cocaine.[2] In 2011 the United Nations reported that it was the largest cannabis producer in South America, accounting for 15 per cent of world cannabis production.[2] It was also responsible for 30-40 tons of cocaine trans-shipment annually.[2]
Domestic violence
On average one woman is murdered in Paraguay every 10 days.[4] Although Paraguay has taken several measures to deal with this problem, including creating special police units for domestic violence victims,[5][6] lack of adequate laws, as well as conservative attitudes within a male dominated society hinder progress.
Robbery
Armed robbery, carjackings, car theft, and home invasions are a problem in both urban and rural areas.[1] Street crime including pick pocketing and mugging is prevalent in cities.[1]
As of 2008, the number of pick pocketing incidents and armed assaults was increasing on public buses and in the downtown area of Asunción.[1] There have been incidents of pilferage from checked baggage at both airports and bus terminals.[1] Unauthorized ticket vendors also reportedly operate at the Asuncion bus terminal, badgering travelers into buying tickets for substandard or non-existent services.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Paraguay: Country Specific Information. U.S. Department of State (September 15, 2008).
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - 1 2 3 4 5 Global Study on Homicide. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2013.
- ↑ "Paraguay: Background and U.S. Relations" (RL34180). Olhero, Nelson & Mark P. Sullivan. Congressional Research Service (September 20, 2007). This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ http://www.ipsnews.net/2010/03/paraguay-new-police-units-for-domestic-violence-victims/
- ↑ http://www.ipsnews.net/2010/03/paraguay-new-police-units-for-domestic-violence-victims/
- ↑ http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/cedaw/docs/co/CEDAW-C-PRY-CO-6.pdf
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