Crime and violence cost Central American countries 8% of GDP, says World Bank

Monday, April 11th 2011 - 20:34 UTC

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Growing crime and violence in Central America not only have an immediate human and social toll but they also pose a tremendous threat to development potential in the region since it is estimated that these sources of instability cost 8% of GDP, once health, institutional, private security, and material expenses are accounted for. Read full article

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Perhaps more is needed to crack down on crooked politicians big and small, then perhaps they may save money, as well as reducing crime figures , just a thought .
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