Honduras’ heavy crime

Honduras currently has the highest per-capita murder rate in the world, according to UN statistics. In 2010 there were 82.1 homicides per 100,000 people.

Gang and drug violence has increased, and crime is widespread. Organized crime expanded during the chaos surrounding the governmental crisis of 2010-2011. Cartels bribe police and judges. The police are overwhelmed.

President Porfirio Lobo has proposed controversial constitutional reform that would give the military permanent policing powers.