Guatemala Pre-Election Physical Violence by Gender and Category | Votes Without Violence

Country:

Year:

2015

Level of government:

National

Men were more likely to be targeted by physical violence than women; this may be because men were more likely to be running for high-profile positions.

Time period:

Before the election

Type of violence:

Victim of violence:

Elected official

Election administrator

Party member or supporter

Gender of victim:

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