Crime in Paraguay (Is Paraguay Safe to Visit)

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @paraguaymike5159
    @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +43

    I did this video from the perspective of a foreigner living here in Paraguay for the last 8 years. I spoke of the reality of day to day life, not of statistics. But, as always, the trolls appear to try to make trouble. Amparo Alvarez left a comment, implying that I was lying, and that the statistics prove it. He cited statistics from a website called www.numbeo.com, about crime and safety in countries throughout the world. He correctly indicated that Paraguay had a crime index of 48.00, a safety index of 52.00, and a crime increasing in the lat 3 years of 56.58. What he didnt mention is that the United States has a crime index of 46.79, a safety index of 53.21, and a crime increasing in the last 3 years of 63.86. Essentially, the USA, a first world country, is only 1.5 points better than Paraguay in all categories on average. After a quick review I determined that numbeo.com ranks Paraguay as safer than the following expat destinations...Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Argentina. I encourage you all to visit this site

    • @underdogtv2855
      @underdogtv2855 5 лет назад +5

      Are the woman friendly to foreigners?

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +6

      Underdog TV Of course. Paraguayans in general are welcoming to foreigners. I have really never heard negative comments about foreigners. Except commenys about all the Brazilians buying up farmland on the Paraguayn side of the border.

    • @underdogtv2855
      @underdogtv2855 5 лет назад +2

      @@paraguaymike5159 So if i go and to find a girlfriend in paraguay will my chances increase because im an American man ?

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +9

      Underdog TV Girls are not going to fawn over you just because you are American. It was like that in Eastern Europe in the 1990s. Here, life is not bad or tragic for most folks, and there alot of people with money (albeit mostly ill gotten). But....being a foreigner is definately a positive. If you can speak some Spanish, even better.

    • @underdogtv2855
      @underdogtv2855 5 лет назад +3

      @@paraguaymike5159 Are the woman just as beautiful as anywhere else ? and are they open to dating a foreigner.

  • @enocv
    @enocv Год назад +6

    Im from Paraguay and live in ciudad del este... And this is super accurate, just dont walk where there isn't that many people and youll be fine..

    • @Ngan-zy9kd
      @Ngan-zy9kd 11 месяцев назад

      Hi there, so it is safe to export goods in a hope ship to (sell to) Brazil? Because Brazil has 219M populations so it opens up a huge market for export business. Q1: Can I rent a store in Ciudad Del Este then ship goods to Brazil from the Paraguay store? Is the shipping almost same price as ship from cross the Brazil border? Q2: do I have to rent a store in Brazil (after cross the boarder) then do & ship goods from that store? Is the shipping cost cheaper if only intend to ship goods to Brazil which has 1 of the world top most population/buyers from there? I mean if u live so close in the the boarder, u don't want to miss the 1 of the world top 10 most buyers market just next door, right?! So what's the most SAFE, effective, and (cheap) economical way to capture Brazilian market that's world top 5 or 6 most populated country! Thanks from CA, USA. I'm interest to setup business there and want to sell goods to Brazil as well as 7M Paraguayan market and surely all smart business always go invest where they're treated better and CA, USA is taxing business owners too much, we want to save on tax & more freedom/safety too! T.Y. again!

  • @MrTriple3
    @MrTriple3 4 года назад +15

    I'm interested in visiting Paraguay simply because it's such an unknown quantity. Thanks for the valuable perspective.

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  4 года назад +2

      You are welcome. I am glad you like the videos.

  • @edmund184
    @edmund184 5 лет назад +33

    so safer than London.....

    • @ruivo7971
      @ruivo7971 3 года назад +8

      Or any inner city in the USA.

    • @edleroy7593
      @edleroy7593 7 месяцев назад

      @@ruivo7971 Or any towns in France or Belgium.

  • @waskriegichzusehen
    @waskriegichzusehen 5 лет назад +7

    One of the most valuable vids about what is going on there.. vid quality to be honest wasn’t so nice on the footage but the content was

  • @kylej.hansonphd3885
    @kylej.hansonphd3885 5 лет назад +9

    Excellent video. I am glad you talked a little about safety there. It is such an important topic. It was especially interesting to hear about the problems foreigners have with fraud.

    • @dschaydschee
      @dschaydschee 3 года назад +4

      As a German living in Paraguay unfortunately I have to confirm what he said. There are some really foul apples in the German communities (not mennonites).

  • @tetekofa
    @tetekofa 5 лет назад +14

    Great info!
    BTW, those electric power lines look like they're stretched tighter than a bango string!

  • @michaelcooke8665
    @michaelcooke8665 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the info mike much appreciated👍👏✌

  • @williampalacio9980
    @williampalacio9980 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks mate. For you valuable information,, that’s nice to have someone who could have a clear idea of how the system works , as far as crime goes
    ,, don’t you worry, in Australia we have scammers all over the place,,
    Be good

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks William. Always wanted to visit Australia, but never had the funds. One day, I guess. Anyway, glad you liked the video. Good day to you mate.

  • @williampalacio3489
    @williampalacio3489 2 года назад +2

    thanks a lot that’s a very interesting tips ,,we are planning to go to Paraguay since couple of years ago ,,but we are still fighting against the pandemic this is in Australia .and we are not allowed to leave the country yet ,,but as soon as we can ,we probably will ,I might come around to say hello to you ,thank you very much for all these tips have a good day mate,,

  • @jinpark193
    @jinpark193 5 лет назад +5

    Very realistic and helpful info sir, keep up the good work!!

  • @maniyan_wanagi
    @maniyan_wanagi 5 лет назад +13

    In other words, don't be a damned fool and you'll be fine - just like in Des Moines, Iowa. Thanks, Mike!

  • @benhmn
    @benhmn 5 лет назад +8

    I think opportunistic is the word you're looking for.

  • @WolfF2022
    @WolfF2022 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good overview, thanks. For Europeans the statistics are a bit shocking, but in Europe you have the biggest criminal of all threaten you more, the state machinery.

  • @paulbucklebuckle4921
    @paulbucklebuckle4921 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the info Mike , garden looks lovely 👍

  • @TecuemeTQM
    @TecuemeTQM 5 лет назад +10

    sup dudes and ladies, the country ios safe if you dont put yourself at risk. there is crime but depends on the zone you are. I live in the capital and is not dangerous , there are cities like luque that are more dangerous. any way peace!

    • @Walk.InHisWay
      @Walk.InHisWay 4 года назад +1

      Same here. I live in a high rise by paseo la galería in asuncion and it’s relatively safe and has been for the last 2 years. I’m loving Paraguay

    • @dieterknoop1177
      @dieterknoop1177 4 года назад +2

      i live in luque and it is safe too

  • @charlesday5970
    @charlesday5970 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks brother. Cousin visits frequently. Nice trees.

  • @cryptoFi
    @cryptoFi 3 года назад +2

    Nice vide thanks! What were the places you lived in Eastern Europe before you moved there? How safe would you rate those compared to Paraguay?

  • @mocny01
    @mocny01 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for video, all The best for you

  • @maryreilly5092
    @maryreilly5092 Год назад +1

    I heard Paraguay is lovely. I'm actually leaning towards Uruguay for future residency.

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  Год назад +2

      In my opinion, Paraguay and Uruguay are the best options in South America at the moment.

    • @maryreilly5092
      @maryreilly5092 Год назад

      @@paraguaymike5159 I hope they both don't change within the next 5 yrs. Fingers crossed!

    • @Ngan-zy9kd
      @Ngan-zy9kd 11 месяцев назад

      Hi there, so it is safe to export goods in a hope ship to (sell to) Brazil? Because Brazil has 219M populations so it opens up a huge market for export business. Q1: Can I rent a store in Ciudad Del Este then ship goods to Brazil from the Paraguay store? Is the shipping almost same price as ship from cross the Brazil border? Q2: do I have to rent a store in Brazil (after cross the boarder) then do & ship goods from that store? Is the shipping cost cheaper if only intend to ship goods to Brazil which has 1 of the world top most population/buyers from there? I mean if u live so close in the the boarder, u don't want to miss the 1 of the world top 10 most buyers market just next door, right?! So what's the most SAFE, effective, and (cheap) economical way to capture Brazilian market that's world top 5 or 6 most populated country! Thanks from CA, USA. I'm interest to setup business there and want to sell goods to Brazil as well as 7M Paraguayan market and surely all smart business always go invest where they're treated better and CA, USA is taxing business owners too much, we want to save on tax & more freedom/safety too! T.Y. again!

    • @maryreilly5092
      @maryreilly5092 11 месяцев назад

      @@Ngan-zy9kd i don't known but I would make a trip to South America and heavily research it! You could be making millions very soon!

    • @Ngan-zy9kd
      @Ngan-zy9kd 11 месяцев назад

      Me too but my homework/R&D said Paraguay is cheaper to get residency (seems require only $7k/yr * 10yrs=70k max invest to get resident) than Uruguay which cost over $385k to invest in R.E. to get 10yr residence. But Uruguay seems more civic, safer, more developed/infrastructure/internet speed faster/all better except cost more to get PR and probably higher tax, but both offers VG or best cheap taxation, low cost of living... let's put it this way, anything/both are better than CA, USA or any US States with Federal tax over 30% vs 0% -12% both countries max tax, mostly 0% tax. U. only needs stay in 60 days/yr while P. only requires 1day/yr or per 3 yrs even more freedom but div/cap gain tax U seems more... and one important watch out is I read US govt has strong connection with Uruguay govt said will look at its taxation or want to find way to tax US biz owners park $ in U, that's scary after I read from Google from US govt official site. U need to do more homeworks and share with friends like me/we. Together share & learn and save tax & succeeding, hurray! T.Y.

  • @rjc09
    @rjc09 5 лет назад +2

    Very important information. Thanks!!

  • @Timithos
    @Timithos 3 года назад +2

    When I look at real estate for sale in Paraguay even with world known agencies, the square footage they quote seems to be larger than reality. Is this a common scam? I do see the larger land measurements separately of course. I'll see a "mansion" with 16,000 sq feet and I'm thinking while looking at the pictures, "I'm seeing maybe 8,000" Or a 5000 square foot advertised property, and I'm like, "Maybe 2,500?" What gives?

  • @dannydark1452
    @dannydark1452 3 года назад +1

    My home country. I'd love to return and meet my ppl the guarini Indians.

  • @jgonzalez2656
    @jgonzalez2656 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you Mike, Will be visiting relatives in July 2019 after 19 years. But this time I am taking my 5 year old daughter and wife. It should be good? They live I Lambare. Is this a good area? And any tips traveling with children.

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +2

      Lambare is a pretty big city, and has its good and bad areas just like anywhere else. It is by no means known as a dangerous or crime-ridden área, but it does have issues with flooding when the rainy season comes due to its topography. I dont have any particular tips for traveling with younger children, but I would say that your daughter should have cold weather clothing (July is winter here), and that you always make sure she is buckled in good when traveling by car. Traffic is hectic here, and sudden braking is a normal thing. Hope you enjoy your trip.

  • @SUPERNVA-gr4sr
    @SUPERNVA-gr4sr 4 месяца назад

    Awesome

  • @bobbob376
    @bobbob376 2 года назад +1

    I was an exhange student in py for a year, and got robbed once.
    that sucked

  • @Patriot_Eke
    @Patriot_Eke 5 лет назад +5

    I'm a security professional and private investigator in the USA. Do you know anything about being a PI there? Is it easy to get a concealed carry permit?

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +2

      Greetings. I dont really have any info to provide on that topic. Registering firearms is pretty straight forward, and I know that one can obtain a concealed carry permit. That being said, I dont know what hoops you have to jump through to get one. There are PIs here. I have heard that they mainly make a living off of tracking unfaithful spouses and fraud investigation.

  • @antonwalker1866
    @antonwalker1866 4 года назад +2

    tks for the info

  • @mariapatinoaquino1950
    @mariapatinoaquino1950 Год назад +2

    Delincuencia hay por todas partes del mundo en todos los países pero Paraguay es uno de los países que tienen más bajo índice de delincuencia de toda la región y de muchas partes del mundo.. en el campo puedes dejar la puerta abierta y salir el día entero nadie te va a tocar ninguna cosa nadie te roba Aunque en las ciudades si puedes tener un poco más de Cuidado pero no es del índice Alto Como en otros países de la región Paraguay es el país más seguro de la región eso es así

  • @red9man2130
    @red9man2130 4 года назад +5

    In Paraguay You can own and carry Firearms!

  • @BrendanMetcalfe
    @BrendanMetcalfe 2 года назад +2

    Paraguay is dope and very safe

  • @hayd8946
    @hayd8946 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for information please it is easy to find job from Canada 🤲🍊🍋🇨🇦

  • @rgasta7765
    @rgasta7765 4 года назад +1

    Hi Mike i liked the video. How about working as English teacher there, is it easy to find a job as English teacher? I m Rob from Vietnam

  • @Décio_pintol
    @Décio_pintol 5 лет назад +3

    Brazilians Gangs buy this weapons or in Bolivia, or in Paraguay (illegally of course).

  • @zulchowdhury1521
    @zulchowdhury1521 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for your nice & true information you tryed to provide.So it's really scary to buy any business or real state there.If there are faig documents then how to find the athuntication of those documents?

  • @lauraavery3087
    @lauraavery3087 4 года назад +3

    The crime you described of criminals selecting a woman walking by herself. This concerns me, being a single woman exploring possible places to retire. What protection would you recommend.
    Are licenses for motor vehicles required? Looking at motorcycle transportation; Recommend?

    • @sejj1819
      @sejj1819 4 года назад +3

      Paraguay is the country for retirement definitly. If you’re walking late at night or in a poor area then yes, you could be in dangerous, but overall is a very safe country to live, you can wear watches, jewelry, phone in hand.. nothing happens.

    • @bigdickenergysince1776
      @bigdickenergysince1776 3 года назад +5

      I'm a native in here, it definetly is way safer than other latin amerinca countries but of course, as any country in the world you still need to take care of yourself and be mindful of your surroundings. Even in places like Netherlands there are some parts that are not safe to walk alone.
      Once at night when I was 16, from my house in Lambare walked to my grandmother's apartment in downtown Asuncion which is almost 5 miles, at night and nothing happened to me.
      So yeah.

  • @emmettsites4145
    @emmettsites4145 5 лет назад

    So Mike what the weather like and small farms for sale around you.

  • @world_panorama
    @world_panorama 3 года назад

    Good analysis

  • @michaelvisconti869
    @michaelvisconti869 2 года назад +1

    Has crime increased in Luque after the pandemic ?

  • @markwldemar5596
    @markwldemar5596 5 лет назад +7

    Sounds like run of the mill crime stuff to me. The part about the fraud is worrisome if you want to buy land there. How can you be sure the people you are dealing with are trustworthy?

  • @lionchbadar6552
    @lionchbadar6552 5 лет назад +1

    Nice information

  • @duncanstrik8764
    @duncanstrik8764 4 месяца назад

    Where do you live in paraguay

  • @dahha81
    @dahha81 2 года назад +1

    i been there , but i left , there have nothing enjoy and people was no polite

  • @gauchoparaguayo
    @gauchoparaguayo Год назад +1

    By South American standards crime in Paraguay is low

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  Год назад +1

      Yes. Even by the standards of some US cities.

    • @gauchoparaguayo
      @gauchoparaguayo Год назад

      @@paraguaymike5159
      The homicide rate is lower than many big American cities

  • @mkoz1134
    @mkoz1134 Год назад

    How are gun laws there. Are you easily able to buy and legally own a gun?

  • @queeniecapuno6471
    @queeniecapuno6471 2 года назад

    i read if you buy a lot you only own it for 99 years, did that changed already and will it be inherit to my kids if I die?

  • @beast5556
    @beast5556 3 года назад +2

    Are the people Armed ,As a foreigner can you Buy a Gun for self-defense?

  • @sh9052
    @sh9052 3 года назад

    What kind of work that people do there ?

  • @johnwall3924
    @johnwall3924 5 лет назад +3

    I am thinking about buying land in Chaco Paraguay can you give me any advice how to make sure I'm not getting ripped off?

    • @MsKurupi
      @MsKurupi 5 лет назад +11

      If you want to buy land in the Chaco to continue deforesting more than what is already please do us a favor and stay in your country. Currently people are more aware of this issue and there is great social outrage at the alarming rate of deforestation. Protests have already begun to demand more control.

    • @desilvakym1544
      @desilvakym1544 3 года назад

      You bought a land in paraguay?

  • @jgonzalez2656
    @jgonzalez2656 5 лет назад

    BTW I am from LA CALIF. Crime should not be as bad as here?

  • @Timithos
    @Timithos 3 года назад +2

    @10:34 on queue a motochoros passes the driveway.

  • @worldsstongeststrains983
    @worldsstongeststrains983 11 месяцев назад

    So safer than Canada… 😂😂😂

  • @ryanchang6471
    @ryanchang6471 5 лет назад +3

    Hi, Im about to move to Paraguay this year. May I have your email sir?

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад

      shuofang zhang Thank you for your comment. My email is paraguaymike@gmail.com

    • @desilvakym1544
      @desilvakym1544 3 года назад

      Did you move to paraguay?

    • @MODEZMW
      @MODEZMW Год назад

      ​@paraguaymike5159 hey Mike how is going in paraguay?

  • @ryanchang6471
    @ryanchang6471 5 лет назад

    Sir is there any trustable house agency in Paraguay? Pretty right to be careful when buying properties for new immigrant.

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +5

      shuofang zhang There are trustworthy real estate companies here. But buying direct from sellers is much cheaper. You just need to hire a good lawyer to oversee the transaction and verify the documents.

    • @desilvakym1544
      @desilvakym1544 3 года назад

      @@ryanchang6471 You bought a house house in paraguay?

  • @johnwall3924
    @johnwall3924 5 лет назад

    Nope not planning on deforesting land just want to buy cattle ranch?

  • @ameenrajpootameenrajpoot4382
    @ameenrajpootameenrajpoot4382 3 года назад

    Draw

  • @SameerShaikh-lg6xu
    @SameerShaikh-lg6xu 4 года назад

    What is Daily expenses per qurani? Per person i mean cost of living

    • @bigdickenergysince1776
      @bigdickenergysince1776 3 года назад +1

      Paraguay is one of the cheapest countries to live in latin america, and also one of one with the highest minimal wage ($323 per month).
      I pay $145 montly for my one person-apartment, around $116 in food and $60 in stuff like water, electricity, etc. (Mind you that I earn more than the minimal wage)
      Nevertheless, here you have a link to the cost of living updated to 2021: www.expatistan.com/es/costo-de-vida/pais/paraguay

    • @sh9052
      @sh9052 3 года назад

      @@bigdickenergysince1776
      So what kinds of work ?
      As RUclipsr ?

    • @bigdickenergysince1776
      @bigdickenergysince1776 3 года назад

      @@desilvakym1544 I am paraguayan.

    • @bigdickenergysince1776
      @bigdickenergysince1776 3 года назад

      @@sh9052 Nope, family bussiness.

    • @desilvakym1544
      @desilvakym1544 3 года назад

      @@bigdickenergysince1776 do you have insta where i can write to you?

  • @ALIHASSAN-gc2xo
    @ALIHASSAN-gc2xo 3 года назад

    Hi sir hope you're good there sir how much for 1acar land pls reply sir god bless you

  • @zainproduction5650
    @zainproduction5650 5 лет назад

    Is paraguay safe?

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +4

      Safe is a relative term. Paraguay is safer than alot of places in the States, but there are crime and dangers everywhere you go in this world.

  • @fredweis2383
    @fredweis2383 3 года назад

    Making us stare at your yard? How awful!

    • @sh9052
      @sh9052 3 года назад +1

      It is ok , just hear the voice.

  • @AbidHussain-yo2eq
    @AbidHussain-yo2eq 5 лет назад

    I want vist you counrry

  • @sejj1819
    @sejj1819 4 года назад +5

    OMG I’m sorry but you made us look like a very dangerous country when is not true. Go to Argentina and Brazil and you will know, Paraguay is the safest country in the whole Latin America.

    • @dschaydschee
      @dschaydschee 3 года назад +2

      The south of Brazil is actually pretty safe. Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul. It depends on the region. Same with Argentina.

    • @adraxer1365
      @adraxer1365 3 года назад

      Estoy de acuerdo.

    • @dschaydschee
      @dschaydschee 3 года назад

      Uruguay is even more safe than Paraguay.

    • @nicolasdurquet1
      @nicolasdurquet1 3 года назад

      @@dschaydschee but in terms of capital cities. I think Paraguay is safer than Argentina at least. Now south brazilis true that is very safe, Porto Alegre not so much but Santa catarina sure it is. Btw i live in SC so this aint a hate comment. But lets make an average with floripa+Rio + São Paulo etc and i think that itll be more dangerous than Asunción + Ciudad del Este+ encarnación etc.
      Not saying that anyone is better than the other only saying that lets compare them equally. Same in all of those countries youll have neighborhoods and neighborhoods some safer than the others, its called south america 🤣 saludos 🙌🏻

    • @desilvakym1544
      @desilvakym1544 3 года назад

      What about rebel groups?

  • @ranaakbar786
    @ranaakbar786 4 года назад

    Hola

  • @amparoalvarez9001
    @amparoalvarez9001 5 лет назад

    Crime increasing in the past 3 years 63.16 High
    Corruption and bribery
    82.64 Very High
    INDEX USED;
    Index Info
    Crime Index: 48.00
    Safety Index: 52.00
    These two above (Crime increasing and corruption and bribery are really bad in Paraguay...) So please tell it like it is...

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +5

      Thank you for motivating me to do some research. Your statistics come from numbeo.com, which ranks Paraguay as safer than the popular expat destinations of Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. Numbeo.com ranks the USA as having a crime index of 46.79, a safety index of 53.21, and a crime increasing in the last 3 years index of 63.86. These are within 1.5 points of Paraguay. That IS how it is.

  • @renekreisel8165
    @renekreisel8165 5 лет назад

    Was soll der Beitrag
    Bla bla and 30 Minuten Wiese
    😢🤬

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159  5 лет назад +6

      It is valuable information for anyone thinking about coming here, that is what it is. If you want more pleasant views, might I suggest you visit the channel of someone who lives on the French Riviera?

    • @renekreisel8165
      @renekreisel8165 5 лет назад

      @@paraguaymike5159 pleasedo it i thi king to move to P