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Digital crimes drive child sexual exploitation in Colombia and concentrate most cases
Figures show that scourges like pornography affect the most. Photo: Private archive
TL;DR
- Digital environments are the main driver of child sexual exploitation in Colombia.
- Child pornography is the crime with the highest number of victims.
- Use of communication media for sexual services involving minors is also a significant concern.
- Demand is the second-largest factor contributing to the phenomenon.
- Other related crimes include inducing prostitution and pimping minors.
- The data is based on administrative records from the Prosecutor's Office's SPOA system.
- Colombia registered 22,697 minor victims of commercial sexual exploitation between 2015 and 2025.
- The phenomenon peaked in 2021 and is concentrated in large urban centers.
- There is a need to strengthen prevention, control, and judicialization strategies, particularly in digital environments.