1. An area or region experiencing political, social, or military unrest, instability, or violence
The troubled zone in the Middle East requires international attention.
A zona de conflito no Oriente Médio requer atenção internacional.
2. A geographic area marked by persistent problems, tensions, or difficulties
The city council focused on improving infrastructure in the troubled zone.
O conselho municipal concentrou-se em melhorar a infraestrutura na zona problemática.