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Colombia arrests US citizen after alleged child abuse
Macau Business • • world
Key Points:
- Colombian authorities arrested a US citizen in Bogota accused of sexually abusing a child, following a widely circulated video showing the alleged abuse.
- Three children were found in the suspect’s apartment and are now under the care of Colombia’s child protection agency.
- The suspect arrived in Bogota on June 6, and public outrage led to protests demanding his arrest outside his residence.
- President Gustavo Petro called for visa requirements to prevent pedophiles from entering Colombia, highlighting ongoing concerns about sex tourism.
- Authorities reported turning away around 100 foreigners involved in sex tourism during the first half of 2026.
