Mayor of Medellín, Colombia, bans prostitution in neighborhoods that are popular with tourists
Medellín mayor implements ban on prostitution in popular neighborhoods to combat sexual exploitation of children.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The mayor of Medellín, Colombia, has implemented a six-month ban on prostitution in popular neighborhoods to combat the sexual exploitation of children. The ban targets areas frequented by tourists and sex workers, with concerns about criminal networks coercing minors into the sex trade. This decision follows a recent incident involving an American man found with two underage girls in a hotel room. The mayor called for a swift investigation into the case and highlighted the need to protect the community. The increase in sex work in Medellín has been linked to tourism, where encounters through dating apps have raised safety concerns, prompting a security alert from the State Department after several Americans were killed in the city.