12. Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, as the capital of Argentina, has gone through economic turmoil recently. Coupled with a downturn in the financial markets around the globe, the country has seen a dramatic rise in the number of people struggling with poverty and then becoming homeless. Data shows that at least 15,000 are without a home in the capital city, with more than a third of that number being children or the elderly.
The increase in the number of homeless people has come about as there are simply not enough shelters run by the state, leaving thousands without access to beds, food and warmth. As the government lacks funds to combat the problem, more and more people are facing homelessness as they are evicted from their homes for being unable to pay rent or mortgages.
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