# Journalist harassment in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/journalist-harassment-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-08-26T04:32:11.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Journalists in Colombia associated with the movement ‘Yo Te Creo Colega’ have reported receiving death threats, misogynistic attacks, and digital intimidation. These attacks followed the publication of testimonies regarding sexual abuse within the media industry, including accounts involving journalist Rafael Poveda.

A forensic report analyzing approximately 26,000 social media mentions documented significant harassment, including explicit threats, messages of judicial pressure, and sexist insults. The harassment targeted journalists and their families via digital platforms and phone calls. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on Colombian authorities to provide urgent protection for the affected reporters.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Colombian journalists face death threats after reporting sexual abuse

Colombian journalists from the ‘Yo Te Creo Colega’ movement face death threats and digital harassment after publishing testimonies of sexual abuse within the media industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-journalists-face-death-threats-after-reporting-sexual-abuse

### 2026-08-22: Journalists in Peru report lethal extortion and harassment

Peruvian journalists, including ATV's Ximena Carrasco, report ongoing extortion and death threats from Hialmar Enrique Laynes Sánchez, citing a lack of effective judicial response.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalists-in-peru-report-lethal-extortion-and-harassment

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