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Panama murder rate drops by 21%
Source: BBC
Panama murder rate drops by 21%
28 September 2015 Latin America & Caribbean
Panama's murder rate has dropped by 21.4% in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, official figures suggest.
In Colon, Panama's most murderous city last year, the number of homicides more than halved, according to figures by the security ministry.
Officials say a programme to rehabilitate gang members has been key in driving the figure down.
But a poll suggests the perception of insecurity in Panama remains high.
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28 September 2015 Latin America & Caribbean
Panama's murder rate has dropped by 21.4% in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, official figures suggest.
In Colon, Panama's most murderous city last year, the number of homicides more than halved, according to figures by the security ministry.
Officials say a programme to rehabilitate gang members has been key in driving the figure down.
But a poll suggests the perception of insecurity in Panama remains high.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34378636