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The Seven Safest Countries in the Americas
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Nearshore Americas
When most people think of Latin America, images of drug cartels and street crime often come to mind.
In fact, several countries in the region are now safer than the United States, according to the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI).
Here is a list of the seven safest countries in the Americas, as identified by news coverage, academic studies, and global indexes like the GPI1.CanadaUnlike the United States, Canada reports far fewer gun-related deaths.
Reinforcing its reputation, the US News & World Report’s “Best Countries” list ranked Canada the 3rd safest country globally in 2022, while Berkshire Hathaway’s “Safest Places to Travel” placed it at #1 for 2023–24.
On the GPI 2025, Uruguay sits comfortably at 46th in the world, a rank that reflects its long-standing reputation as Latin America’s Switzerland.
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