Sexual exploitation of minors is on the rise in Medellin: 36 predators have been captured in 2026
Medellín remains on alert due to the number of registered cases of child sexual exploitation. According to authorities, 35 complaints for crimes of this nature have been received and 36 people have been captured so far this year, three of them of foreign nationality.
TL;DR
- Medellín has received 35 complaints for child sexual exploitation and arrested 36 individuals in 2026.
- Three of the arrested individuals are foreign nationals.
- The Hospital Infantil Concejo de Medellín has seen a significant increase in cases, from 158 in 2024 to 205 in 2025 and 32 in early 2026.
- Authorities are urging the public to be vigilant and report any indications of exploitation.
- Potential signs of abuse in minors include abrupt mood swings, poor school performance, sleep and eating disorders, unjustified fears, and unexplained distress.
- Focused police interventions are being conducted in entertainment areas of the city.