Distrito Central (Central District), Honduras (7/10)

The main cause of the murders in Honduras is the gangs that compete for power, territory, and money coming from the drug business, prostitution, and smuggling. It is estimated that about 40% of the total population of Honduras either members of the gangs or are closely interrelated. The poor state does not have enough resources to defend itself against warring gangs because young people are seeing quick money and choosing to risk their lives instead of doing unprofitable and poor work. Distrito Central sees about 1000-1100 murders a year.