Guatemala's murder rate is one of the highest in Latin America. Official figures show that an average of 17 people are killed there every day.
The number of women murdered is also rising rapidly....
Guatemala's murder rate is one of the highest in Latin America. Official figures show that an average of 17 people are killed there every day.
The number of women murdered is also rising rapidly. Authorities blame the killings on street gangs.
Rights groups say the government is not doing enough to protect women. Culturally, women are seen as inferior to men, so there are fewer consequences for crimes against them. Teresa Bo reports from Guatemala City.
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