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Tunja student protests over sexual harassment allegations

Overview

Students in Tunja, Colombia, have launched protests following an alleged sexual harassment case involving a 15-year-old student and a Spanish teacher at the INEM Carlos Arturo Torres educational institution. Demonstrators from several schools have gathered to demand protection, thorough investigations, and better support for victims.

The school administration confirmed receiving the complaint on September 15, 2026, and has since provisionally relieved the accused teacher of teaching duties while activating school coexistence protocols. Various government entities, including the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF), the Secretary of Education, and the Secretary of Women, are monitoring the situation. While additional allegations of potential misconduct have surfaced, authorities stated these must be verified individually.

Entities

Tunja · Empresa de Desarrollo Territorial de Donmatías S. A. S. · Julián Sastoque · INEM Carlos Arturo Torres · Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar

Timeline

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    Tunja students protest alleged sexual harassment at INEM school

    Students in Tunja, Colombia, are protesting following allegations of sexual harassment involving a teacher and a minor at INEM Carlos Arturo Torres. Authorities have launched investigations.

Sources

boyacadigital.com · eldiarioboyaca.com · subaalternativa.co