US-Sourced Guns Fuel Rising Caribbean Violence

A surge in gun violence across Caribbean islands is linked to firearms smuggled from the United States, prompting calls for action.

Caribbean nations report record numbers of killings, with illegal firearms from the U.S. identified as a key factor.
Authorities struggle to curb gun smuggling, as weapons are often disassembled and hidden in shipping containers.
Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Bahamas are among the islands experiencing significant increases in gun-related violence.
Gangs are exploiting young people amid limited opportunities, contributing to rising crime rates across the region.
Efforts to combat the issue include new U.S. legal measures and Caribbean laws offering leniency for crime-related information.