[Guatemala] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 4 April 2025, around La Union, Zacapa, a convoy of vehicles of a Vamos party woman national deputy was shot at by an unknown number of armed individuals at kilometer 174 of the La Union-Gualan highway. There were no injuries, but one of the vehicles fell into a ravine. The motive for the attack is unknown, although according to a source, the congresswoman had a dispute with a congressman who was facing expulsion from the CABAL party and the same congressman had publicly accused the congresswoman of demanding bribes for public projects. There were no casualties.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-04

Country

Guatemala

Event type

violence

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