Abstract

CEDILLO DELGADO, Rafael. The professional and political profile of women elected as mayors in the municipalities of Central America from 2017 to 2020. LiminaR [online]. 2022, vol.20, n.1, e893.  Epub Sep 12, 2022. ISSN 2007-8900.  https://doi.org/10.29043/liminar.v20i1.893.

This article explains who the women mayors in Central America are and describes their professional and political profiles. Based on a review of the literature and relevant periodicals, in addition to the use of three types of profiles, we found that experienced women mayors are characterized by carrying out professional activities, holding positions within political parties and governmental leadership, having family ties to influential actors, and being prone to reelection. Inexperienced women mayors have undertaken work within political parties and have occupied positions in municipal councils and local government. Women mayors are known for possessing social prestige and undertaking community work and management of services.

Keywords : political profile; women; municipal government; political positions; local elections.