Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Safe Travel
El Salvador
Violent crime
El Salvador has one of the highest crime and homicide rates in Latin America. Violent crime is common, widespread and often involves firearms. It is a serious problem throughout El Salvador and is escalating dramatically. Much of this crime is drug and gang related and foreigners are not usually targeted, however tourists have been the victims of serious crime in the past, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, carjacking and assault.
