# Child protection and violence management in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-protection-and-violence-management-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-17T00:28:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Authorities in Latin America are addressing various cases of violence and child protection. In Colombia, officials in Bogotá activated an attention route to investigate alleged abuse involving minors at a school in the Usme district. In Mexico, efforts to manage violence and protect minors have been highlighted in Coahuila. While regional programs like ‘Impulsores de la Paz’ aim to address school and domestic violence, specific legal actions are underway regarding a child in Saltillo. Following a violent attack that resulted in three deaths, the Procuraduría para Niños, Niñas y la Familia (PRONNIF) is working to secure a guardian for a three-year-old victim. In Argentina, legal proceedings are moving forward in Mendoza following allegations of aggravated sexual abuse involving a father and his teenage daughter. The suspect is currently in preventive detention pending further evidence. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Authorities manage separate child protection and abuse cases in Mexico and Argentina Authorities in Mexico and Argentina are managing separate criminal cases involving child protection and sexual abuse allegations, including a custody determination in Coahuila and a pregnancy-related DNA test. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-manage-separate-child-protection-and-abuse-cases-in-mexico-and-argentina ### 2026-09-15: Social safety and regulation initiatives in Colombia and Mexico Authorities in Colombia and Mexico are responding to various social issues, including school abuse investigations in Bogotá, rising violence in Coahuila, AI regulation efforts, and suicide prevention programs. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coahuila-implements-violence-prevention-and-mediation-programs --- Cite as: Child protection and violence management in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/child-protection-and-violence-management-in-latin-america