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Bogotá: the city in the country most affected by sexual exploitation, more than 5,699 victims in a decade
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Bogotá: the city in the country most affected by sexual exploitation, more than 5,699 victims in a decade

Colombia has seen over 22,697 cases of commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents between 2015 and 2025, according to data collected by the Women's Secretary Office and the National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane). Bogotá accounts for nearly 25% of these cases, with 5,609 victims under the age of 18 during this period, making it the city most affected by this issue. Other regions such as Antioquia, Valle del Cauca, Santander, and Cundinamarca also reported significant numbers of cases. The data highlights the role of technology in facilitating these crimes, with almost half of the cases involving digital communication tools. Additionally, girls and adolescents make up 69% of the victims, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on young women. Authorities in Bogotá have implemented prevention strategies, including awareness campaigns and joint operations, but challenges remain in addressing this ongoing problem.

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Bogotá: the city in the country most affected by sexual exploitation, more than 5,699 victims in a decade

Colombia has seen over 22,697 cases of commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents between 2015 and 2025, according to data collected by the Women's Secretary Office and the National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane). Bogotá accounts for nearly 25% of these cases, with 5,609 victims under the age of 18 during this period, making it the city most affected by this issue. Other regions such as Antioquia, Valle del Cauca, Santander, and Cundinamarca also reported significant numbers of cases. The data highlights the role of technology in facilitating these crimes, with almost half of the cases involving digital communication tools. Additionally, girls and adolescents make up 69% of the victims, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on young women. Authorities in Bogotá have implemented prevention strategies, including awareness campaigns and joint operations, but challenges remain in addressing this ongoing problem.

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