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American citizen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse in Colombia
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Colombian authorities arrested a 36-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy on a balcony in Bogota, an incident witnessed by passersby and widely circulated on social media.
- The suspect arrived in Bogota on June 6, and three children found in his apartment, possibly adopted by him, are now under the care of Colombia's child protection agency.
- The case has sparked public outrage, with protests outside the suspect's residence and calls from Bogota's mayor and President Gustavo Petro for stronger measures, including visa requirements, to prevent child abuse and sex tourism.
- Colombia has been actively combating sex tourism, having turned away around 100 foreigners suspected of traveling for such purposes in the first half of 2026.
