Caribbean Violence Spree: 17% Rise in Homicides as Region Grapples with Escalating Crisis

The Caribbean Region Grapples with Rising Violence

A string of violent crimes in Saint Lucia, Grenada, and Barbados has raised concerns about the escalation of violence and its far-reaching implications for global security. The region has seen a steady increase in homicides over the past decade, with a 17% rise between 2018 and 2019.