No Go Zones: The World's Toughest Places

Ghost Town is one of the toughest and most dangerous neighborhoods in the world. The deadly no-go area is ruled by the “Ugly Americans”, one of the toughest street gangs in Cape Town. Whoever enters their territory must fear for their life. No police or ambulances will help. The city is ripe with drug trading, addiction, violence, shootouts, and prostitution.

For years, Detroit has been considered one of the most dangerous cities in the USA, especially the infamous is Seven Mile Road. This area is so tough that even the police only dare tread during the day. It's ruled by the Seven Mile Bloods, one of the most notorious gangs in the city. Drug dealers, hustlers, killers, and thieves are prepared to do whatever it takes to defend their territory.

For the past twenty years, Gang Boss Jo-Jo has been ruling over Quirino, fiercely defending it against its enemies. In order to protect his area as much as possible, Jo-Jo has divided the city into nine sections. Each of his minions controls one of them along with their 4-6 henchmen each. He has turned Quirino into an area that even the residents of Quezon City avoid like the plague.

In spite of all its tranquility, Jamaica has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The reason? Ghettos. The worst of all of them is called Mountain View. Anyone who sets foot here risks their life. Deadly gun battles and gang wars are just part of the daily routine. The many small communities here are in a state of constant conflict.

Santa Fe is Bogota’s red-light district, a deadly mix of prostitution, drugs, and violence. In this no-go zone are Colombian gangsters and pimps in charge of all manner of homeless people and addicts who find their way to the wasteland of Bogota. Many of them are ready to kill for their next hit.

“Tepito” in Mexico City is arguably the most dangerous black market in the world. At first glance, the no-go zone looks like any other market, yet the main thing you’ll find lurking down the alleyways behind it is death. It’s ruled by “La Union”, a gang who deals in drugs, weapons, assassinations, and anything else that you can use money to buy.