Guatemala women targeted by violent street gangs - 04 Aug 09
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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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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.
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
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