Turks and Caicos Emerging as Caribbean’s Homicide Hotspot Amid Migrant Influx

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Turks and Caicos, with a population of under 50,000, is witnessing a surge in violent crime that is turning the twin-island nation into one of the Caribbean’s deadliest territories. The crime wave comes as Turks and Caicos welcomes record numbers of tourists. So far, the violence has not dented visitor numbers, but policymakers warn that sustained insecurity could threaten the islands’ main economic lifeline. Sign up for our Nearshore Americas newsletter:The issue is not confined to Turks and Caicos. Rising gun violence has emerged as a regional crisis across the Caribbean.