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Human trafficking prevention efforts in Latin America
Overview
Various regional authorities in Latin America are implementing initiatives to raise awareness and combat human trafficking.
In Dosquebradas, Colombia, local government agencies organized an inter-institutional caravan to promote prevention and encourage citizens to report exploitation. The event included pedagogical activities aimed at students and the community.
In Paraguay, the Ministry of the Interior launched the national campaign ‘No seas el motor de la trata’ (Don’t be the engine of trafficking), utilizing high-visibility events like the World Rally Paraguay to spread the message. Statistics indicated that as of late July, 121 cases had been recorded in the country, with women comprising 70% of victims.
In Mexico, authorities in Puebla utilized a documentary titled ‘La Ruta de la Trata’ (The Trafficking Route) to highlight how criminal networks exploit vulnerable individuals via social media. The presentation noted that Puebla acts as a significant zone for the recruitment and transit of victims.
Entities
Migración Colombia · Melissa Carmona Gómez · Marilú Rasso Ibarra · Dosquebradas · Gobernación de Risaralda
Timeline
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19 days ago
[CRIME] 6 sourcesHuman trafficking prevention initiatives launched in Paraguay and MexicoParaguay and Mexico are implementing new awareness campaigns and documentary screenings to combat human trafficking and highlight the exploitation of vulnerable populations.
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about 2 months ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesDosquebradas launches anti‑human‑trafficking caravanDosquebradas will hold a multi‑agency caravan on 30 July to combat human trafficking, featuring a symbolic act at CAM and educational activities at Manuel Elkin Patarroyo school.
Sources
diarioparaguayo.com · elfrontal.com · elnacional.com.py · extradigital.hn · revistapy.com · sintesis.com.mx