violence

The increase in violence at the beginning of the 21st century has been greater than in the last century. In the last two decades, the average homicide rate in the region has risen by more than 80%, with a greater acceleration during the current decade.

In times of health emergency, border violence – militarization, insecurity in crossing areas, or gender-based violence – and internal and/or local recruitment are the most evident manifestations of the commodification of human trafficking and smuggling.