5 countries where people are constantly abducted

In some low-welfare states, residents prefer to make a living by kidnapping and extorting ransom from relatives. Alas, these days it is a very, very common practice, so traveling to some countries, especially alone, is truly life threatening. Here are 5 countries where the traveler should be especially careful, as kidnappings occur here more often than elsewhere.

Mexico

In addition to kidnapping, there are many other problems associated with crime. It's no secret that in reality Mexico is controlled by a drug mafia, and kidnapping is most often due to gang warfare, although extortion ransom in Mexico is a fairly common occurrence. Every year about 3 thousand people disappear here.

Iraq

In Iraq, no one has long been surprised at kidnapping. Rumor has it that even the abduction department works in collusion with criminals. The reason for this is the extremely low standard of living of the population. The best advice for a traveler is not to go outside after sunset: it is at this time that most of the abductions take place.

India

Kidnapping in India, unfortunately, is becoming an increasingly common occurrence. The victims are usually children and women. The purpose of the crime is ransom, or sexual abuse. The worst thing in this situation is that the abductors are often well known to Indian police and can easily pay off them.

Philippines

Another state in which the plight of citizens and their poverty led to a truly terrifying situation of kidnapping. Residents return the person to his relatives for ransom in order to be able to buy food and the most necessary things.

Venezuela

In order not to be abducted in Venezuela, a tourist should live in a special reservation created for visitors. The country is literally teeming with criminal gangs that "specialize" in kidnapping. Travelers and tourists should not go beyond the reservation without proper protection. It is believed that if the visitor is not killed and not stolen, then they will certainly be robbed!