The worst poverty I've seen yet was in Trinidad. Pretty awful. It is ameliorated to some extent by the fact that it doesn't get cold down there, so you can sleep outside or in some pathetic shack you built and not freeze to death.

One of the side effects of the Trinidad poverty is a tremendously high crime rate. You DON'T go out at night there if you are wise. Kidnappings, murders, break-ins, and robberies are very common. The police are little help, because they're corrupt. There are private detective agencies you can hire which are quite effective, but only people who are quite well off can afford their fees. Example: Someone stole your car. Don't bother calling the police, because it won't do you any good. Instead, hire a private detective agency. They will find the guy(s) who stole your car, shoot them dead, and return it...for a hefty fee! It's worth it if it's a valuable car.