5 Most Dangerous Countries in Central and South America

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1. Colombia

Global Peace Index Ranking: 140 (tie)

Ranking first on our list of the most dangerous countries in Central and South America, Colombia has a peace index score of 2.693, the lowest in Latin America. Colombia has witnessed a fluctuating number of homicides in recent years, hovering around 12,000. In 2021, the total count of registered homicides in the South American nation increased to 14,159, compared to the 12,347 cases reported the previous year.

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