São Paulo, the largest city in Latin America, was once notorious for its high levels of violent crime. However, in recent years, the city has experienced a significant drop in homicides, with the murder rate decreasing from 52.5 per 100,000 in 1999 to just 6.1 per 100,000 today. This represents a staggering five-fold decrease compared to the national average.
Numerous factors have been attributed to this impressive decline in violent crime. Some experts believe that it coincides with a decrease in the number of young men in the city and a drop in unemployment rates. Others argue that tighter ... clique aqui para ler mais.