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Case of the 'influencer' who gifted an international trip and was surprised: his guest was a harasser

Julián Pinilla, influencer 'El chico de la ruana'. Photo: @julianpinillaa IG+

Case of the 'influencer' who gifted an international trip and was surprised: his guest was a harasser

TL;DR

  • Influencer Julián Pinilla invited a recycler from Chía, Colombia, on a trip to Guatemala as part of a charitable initiative.
  • During the trip, the recycler allegedly sent inappropriate messages to Pinilla's girlfriend and a team member, and was caught recording women without consent.
  • The situation led to the team reporting the incidents to Guatemalan police.
  • Police revealed the recycler had a criminal record including sexual abuse and possession of weapons.
  • Pinilla expressed feelings of betrayal and frustration, noting that the experience was taken from someone who truly deserved it.
  • The incident sparked debate online, with many supporting the influencer and calling for better controls.
  • Pinilla plans to continue his charitable work but will implement stricter screening processes and be more cautious.