1. Country of the Day
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2. WHO AM I?
My infant mortality rate is 17.7 deaths per 1,000 live births (in the USA it is 6.2 and in Spain it is 3.3)
I have a free trade agreement with Central America, Dominican Republic, and the U.S.
Christopher Columbus discovered my country
The main exports of my country are coffee, bananas, and wood
There is a great deal of economic inequality in my country, so malnutrition, poor housing, and infant diseases are common

3. Our Topic
I am a place where many illicit drugs go before going to the U.S.
I have a huge organized crime problem because of this drug trafficking and gangs, so I am one of the most dangerous countries in the world
Since President Hernandez was elected in 2013, the rate of homicide has been reduced from 79 per 100,000 to 68 per 100,000. His platform said that he would reduce violence, combat organized crime, and increase prosperity.
I am seeking international support and help from the UN to address this crisis of violence in my country