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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

Digital crimes drive child sexual exploitation in Colombia and concentrate most cases

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.