The city of Juarez has a total population of 1.5 million people. It is the second-largest bi-national municipality. Juarez is one of the largest growing cities in the world. It is also considered one of the most violent places in the world outside of marked war zones. It is violent because it is a main transportation and entrance point to northern Mexico.
As of August 2009, Juárez's murder rate was the highest reported in the world, exceeding the holders of the second and third highest rates by more than 25%.
The city of Juarez has a total population of 1.5 million people. It is the second-largest bi-national municipality. Juarez is one of the largest growing cities in the world. It is also considered one of the most violent places in the world outside of marked war zones. It is violent because it is a main transportation and entrance point to northern Mexico.
As of August 2009, Juárez's murder rate was the highest reported in the world, exceeding the holders of the second and third highest rates by more than 25%.
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