Guatemala urged to act on murders

Only Mexico separates us from this problem, yet we're spending billions to liberate Iraq. Amazing.

Guatemala is still failing to take action over the high number of murders of women and girls in the country, according to Amnesty International. The rights group said there has been little progress since June 2005, when it called on the authorities to act.
Up to 70% of murders of women are not investigated and no arrests are made in 97% of cases, Amnesty says. It adds that some officials recognise how serious the problem is, but many still tend to blame the victims.

— BBC News