Chiles Murder Rate Declines in 2023

Chile's Murder Rate Declines in 2023

• Chile's murder rate dropped in 2023, with 1,248 reported cases.

• Homicides fell in 11 out of 16 regions, including high-rate areas.

• Government focuses on reducing crime and improving public safety.

• Concerns rise over transnational crime and drug trafficking in Chile.

• Efforts to monitor and address crime in the Santiago metropolitan region.