Guatemala Election Day - Victims by Role and Gender | Votes Without Violence

Country:

Year:

2015

Level of government:

National

Reported incidents of violence were primarily aimed at citizens; that is, Guatemalans who were not candidates, officials, or dedicated party supporters (sympathizers).

Time period:

Type of violence:

Victim of violence:

Elected official

Election administrator

Party member or supporter

Gender of victim:

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