Overview
- The 2024 CALAE report recorded 2,501 attacks against elected officials, a 9% decrease from 2023's peak of 2,748 incidents.
- Threats and insults made up 68% of cases, while physical violence and property damage accounted for 10% and 8%, respectively.
- Mayors were the primary targets, representing 64% of incidents, followed by municipal councilors (18%) and parliamentarians (13%).
- Attacks occurred across urban, rural, and overseas areas, with no region spared from violence.
- Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, the government plans to roll out security measures, including panic buttons and a 'new elected official kit' to support local leaders.