More Money, More Crime: Prosperity and Rising Crime in Latin AmericaWhile worldwide crime is declining overall, criminality in Latin America has reached unprecedented levels that have ushered in social unrest and political turmoil. Despite major political and economic gains, crime has increased in every Latin American country over the past 25 years, currently making this region the most crime ridden and violent in the world. Over the past two decades, Latin America has enjoyed economic growth, poverty and inequality