<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Why is there so much crime in Belize?
<|assistant|>
There is a lot of crime in Belize due to economic poverty, lack of education and job opportunities, inequality, weak law enforcement, corruption and drug activity. Additionally, some ethnic groups in Belize suffer from a higher rate of crime compared to others due to historical and economic factors. High levels of unemployment and marginalization also lead to criminal activity. The presence of guns and ammunition smuggled from the United States also contributes to the increase in violent crime.