Caracas, with the highest murder rate of any capital city, has faced severe economic hardship and political instability since 2010, including rampant inflation and frequent riots. The city's Crime Index, which stands at a troubling 82, underscores a pervasive sense of danger.

Approximately 90% of murders go unresolved, contributing to a grim reality where encountering dead bodies on the streets is all too common. Carjackings and kidnappings are frequent, prompting many residents who can afford it to invest in armored vehicles for enhanced safety.

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