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National Geographic published a list this week that is of great interest to tourists and people who are, perhaps, planning a pleasure trip or even emigrating: it is the 20 most dangerous countries in the world in 2024.

Safety is a very important factor when choosing a destination and for this, National Geographic also recommends the International SOS “travel risk map” tool, where you can stay informed of recent travel recommendations and alerts before visiting a destination. country.

Are there Latin American countries among the most dangerous in the world to visit?

According to information from National Geographic, Venezuela and Haiti They are positioned as the most dangerous Latin American countries for travelers in 2024. In fact, Venezuela ranked second, after Afghanistan, mainly due to the deep economic crisis it has been facing for more than 10 years.

Among other reasons for considering it a dangerous country are “human rights abuses, lack of basic medical care, failures in infrastructure or crime and drug trafficking are some of the risk factors in a country that has been suffering from political crisis for more than a decade,” says the prestigious magazine.

For its part, Haiti is ranked 4th on the list and this is due to their “situation of insecurity and chronic poverty, aggravated by natural disasters and gang violence. “Prime Minister Ariel Henry asked for international help to combat this situation at the end of last year,” the National Geographic note reads. Both the Central American and South American nations also appeared on the list of the world’s most dangerous countries in 2023.

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In addition to Latin America, nations such as Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Yemen top global travel warnings. These countries, which are often affected by armed conflict and humanitarian crises, pose a significant risk to anyone considering visiting them.

The other countries that complete the list are Belarus, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Myanmar, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Russia, Gaza, Ukraine and Israel (these last four the wars).