A Daunting World

There is plenty of violence still going on around the world as of today, especially in less fortunate and developing countries such as Honduras. A CNN reporter captured daunting and vicious images of the violence surrounding the whole country in Latin America. Honduras now is said to hold the despised title of having the world’s highest homicide rate. This explains how dangerous it is to live in this country because you don’t know what to expect and crime and murders are often occurring right beside you. If someone were to travel to Honduras and visit the country today, they would be able to see the true beauty of the country and the many scenic destinations around the coast. Instead they will observe violent gangs carrying guns and knives in their pockets always ready to attack and protect themselves. They will be able to witness the tattooed bodies of the natives walking around without much clothing on to get others attention and to confirm that they are part of a gang.

            The image taken by a photographer illustrates the violence associated within Honduras and the many individuals locked up in jail due to the various crimes they have committed. The bars in the jail symbolize danger and the peril the whole country is in today. It emphasizes that criminals are traversing the countryside threatening anybody in their path. The cracks in the wall refer to the flaws in the government and its inability to stop this violence. The country’s institutions are poor and do not have the power to solve this issue that has drastically increased over the years and now stands as the world’s highest crime rate. Because the government is unable to punish the convicts, the violence continues because the offenders believe they now have control of the country. The chilling stare of the prisoner captured in the picture represents the frightening situation arising in Honduras. The criminal is at fault for killing innocent lives that would have lived for a longer amount of time had they not lived in such of a threatening and hostile environment.

            Honduras is not the only country breaking out in violence. Several countries in Africa such as the Congo and Zambia are struggling with the same problem and this expresses how fortunate we are to be Americans. We do not have to tolerate the mess or worry about getting killed everyday of the week. Being able to know that we are safe and secure is something that other nations do not get to experience. 

Honduras Photo