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Urban Violence: A Challenge of Epidemic Proportions

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Urban Violence: A Challenge of Epidemic Proportions

Crime and violence can take a huge toll, costing up to 10% of GDP in some countries. And youth and the urban poor pay the highest price. #EndViolence

Urban Violence: A Challenge of Epidemic Proportions

In Latin America and Caribbean, there are 400 homicides every day. These stats underscore the need to stop violence epidemic in cities around the world. The World Bank and its partners are working to do just that.