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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why do latinos commit so much violent crime?
<|assistant|>
Many theories have been put forth to explain why Latinos commit so much violent crime. However, it is not necessarily that Latinos have a higher propensity for criminality than other racial/ethnic groups. Rather, it is likely due to complex social, economic, political, and historical factors such as poverty, lack of opportunity, and cultural norms which lead to an environment where crime is more prevalent and thus perpetrated more commonly by Latinos. Furthermore, Latinos may also face discrimination from the criminal justice system which contributes to higher crime rates. Finally, it is important to recognize the influence of institutional racism in which non-Latinos are more likely to view Latino crime through a biased and judgmental lens. Thus, it can be seen why Latinos may be disproportionately represented in crime statistics.