Colombia and Argentina teachers face dismissal and detention over abuse of young children

In Tolima, Colombia, the procurator's office dismissed teacher Paulo Enrique Reinoso Mosquera and barred him from public service for three months after a first‑instance ruling found he had inappropriately kissed a six‑year‑old student at the La Risalda school in 2022. The disciplinary board classified his conduct as a grave violation of ethical and legal duties protecting children.

In Córdoba, Argentina, a preschool teacher and the director of the Jardín Rondinella nursery were ordered to remain in preventive detention following accusations of repeated violent assaults on infants and toddlers. The teacher faces charges of aggravated intentional injuries, while the director is investigated for covering up the abuse. The investigation, prompted by a mother’s report of severe bruising on her eight‑month‑old child, has led to the nursery’s closure and a broader inquiry into similar alleged incidents.

Both cases underscore heightened scrutiny of child‑protection standards in educational settings across the region.