Why is there so much crime in Belize?
Why is there so much crime in Belize?
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High levels of crime are one of the major challenges facing Belize. Belize has high levels of both violence and property crime, mostly as a result of social and economic conditions like poverty, gang activity, organized crime, and a lack of access to adequate educational opportunities. Furthermore, weak rule of law standards enable criminal activities to thrive due to few arrests and convictions. Corruption also contributes to the higher crime rate in the country since people see corruption-tolerant institutions as enabling environments for criminal behavior. Additionally, weak border control makes it easy for those involved in drug trafficking or gang activities from other countries to conduct their operations with ease in Belize.  All these factors combine together creating an atmosphere that has led to persistently high levels of crime across the country.
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Why is there so much crime in Belize?
user
There is a high rate of crime in Belize due to social and economic issues such as poverty, poor education systems, drug trafficking and violence. Generally, crime levels in the country are higher than what would be considered average for a country of its size and population.
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