I just read about yet another robbery and rape in Brazil, which has the highest rates of robbery and rape in the world. Why are Brazilians so violent?
user
There are many potential causes of Brazil's high rates of robbery and rape. Poor economic conditions, inequality, lack of access to education and opportunity, weak police infrastructure, crime incentivized by government corruption- all play a role in making the country so dangerous.
assistant
I just read about yet another robbery and rape in Brazil, which has the highest rates of robbery and rape in the world. Why are Brazilians so violent?
user
Brazil is one of the most violent countries in the world due to a number of complex factors. Socioeconomic inequalities are vast and have been rapidly increasing since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008. These inequalities manifest themselves through entrenched poverty, unemployment, lack of educational opportunities and access to basic services that can lead to social exclusion, desperation and thus violence. Many Brazilians also feel helpless since corruption is so pervasive within government institutions making citizens reluctant to use existing infrastructure for help or report crimes out of a lack of trust.  Additionally, high levels of illicit drug trafficking make many parts of Brazil extremely dangerous as well as contributing to its incredibly high crime rate.
assistant
I just read about yet another robbery and rape in Brazil, which has the highest rates of robbery and rape in the world. Why are Brazilians so violent?