Brazil Ranks With 8 Cities Among The 50 Most Violent In The World In 2024; Salvador, Fortaleza, And Recife Lead The Negative Ranking By The Mexican NGO

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Published on 02/09/2025 at 16:13

Relatório anual mostra que oito cidades brasileiras figuram no ranking mundial de violência; desigualdade social e crime organizado estão entre as principais causas.

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Brazil Has Eight Cities on the List of the 50 Most Violent in the World in 2024, According to Mexican NGO, Highlighting Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife and Feira de Santana — All with Alarming Homicide Rates.

The Brazil has once again appeared worryingly on the ranking of the most violent cities in the world in 2024, prepared by the Citizen Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice, a Mexican NGO that is a reference in this international survey. The study, which mainly considers the homicide rate per 100,000 inhabitants, places eight Brazilian cities among the top 50 positions — with negative highlights for Salvador, Fortaleza and Recife.

According to experts, the result shows how urban violence in the country remains linked to inequality, the presence of organized crime, and the fragility of public security policies. Despite the critical scenario, there are internal differences: some cities that were on the list in previous years have dropped out, while others have entered for the first time.

Which Brazilian Cities Are in the Ranking

According to the report, the eight Brazilian cities that appeared in 2024 were:

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What Explains the High Rates of Violence

The report points out that social inequality, low state presence, lack of economic opportunities, and the strengthening of organized crime are determining factors for Brazil to remain among the countries with the most violent cities in the world.

Although some capitals, such as Salvador and Fortaleza, receive thousands of tourists every year, violence is generally more concentrated in peripheral areas, away from tourist hubs. This helps to maintain part of the local economic activity, but does not resolve the insecurity that directly affects residents.

Comparison with Other Countries

Mexico continues to lead the global ranking in the number of violent cities, but Brazil remains among the countries with a significant presence on the list. The difference is that, while some Brazilian municipalities have managed to drop out of the survey in recent years, others have entered, showing worrisome turnover and a lack of consistent long-term policies.

The fact that Brazil has eight cities among the 50 most violent in the world reinforces the structural challenge of public security. Combating only the symptoms is not enough: experts advocate for integration between crime repression and social policies, so that the country can reduce its recurrence in international rankings.

And you, do you believe that urban violence in Brazil can be reduced only with more policing or do you think social investments are the way? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who live this reality up close.

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Brazil Ranks With 8 Cities Among The 50 Most Violent In The World In 2024; Salvador, Fortaleza, And Recife Lead The Negative Ranking By The Mexican NGO

Brazil Has Eight Cities on the List of the 50 Most Violent in the World in 2024, According to Mexican NGO, Highlighting Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife and Feira de Santana — All with Alarming Homicide Rates.

Which Brazilian Cities Are in the Ranking

What Explains the High Rates of Violence

Comparison with Other Countries

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