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Haïti, Buenos Aires

2023• 51 minPG

Synopsis

Greater Buenos Aires, home to 13 million residents, faces rampant crime as police patrol high-risk areas with limited resources and training.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet Agent Al Crizzo as he faces daily risks on patrol.
  • Find out how patrols operate with limited resources.
  • See the impact of poverty on crime in Buenos Aires.

Did You Know

  • Jacmel, Haiti, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, both struggle with street violence.
  • 40% of Argentina's population fell into extreme poverty in the early 2000s.
  • Buenos Aires has a police force that covers a territory of 13 million inhabitants.
  • Police officers in Buenos Aires often patrol high-risk areas like slums and red-light districts.

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Urban crime issuesPolice work storiesEconomic challenges
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greater Buenos Aires?

Greater Buenos Aires includes 13 million inhabitants, which is more than a third of Argentina's population.

What percentage of the population in Argentina was pushed into extreme poverty in the early 2000s?

In the early 2000s, 40% of the population in Argentina was pushed into extreme poverty.

What types of crime do the patrols in Jacmel and Buenos Aires face?

The patrols face violent thefts, the proliferation of mafia gangs, and trafficking of various kinds.

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