Explaining Patterns of Urban Violence in Medellin, Colombia

Latin America is one of the world’s most violent regions, with 40 of the 50 most violent cities, but with only 8% of the world’s population, and a staggering 33% of global homicides. At the forefront of these high levels of violence are gangs that are more flexible and persistent than previously tho...

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Main Author: Caroline Doyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Laws
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-471X/5/1/3