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COMBAT OF THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

COMBAT OF THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AREA, PANAMA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Commercial sexual exploitation of minors has been recognized worldwide as one of the most severe violations of the human rights of children and adolescents.

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COMBAT OF THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

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  1. COMBAT OF THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSIN THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AREA,PANAMA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

  2. Commercial sexual exploitation of minors has been recognized worldwide as one of the most severe violations of the human rights of children and adolescents.

  3. Violation of children’s and adolescents’ rights through commercial sexual exploitation takes on ever larger proportions and complexity levels within our world today and, unfortunately, our countries have not escaped from it .

  4. In the Central American area the problem has increased due to • Political stability that reflects in more tourism. • The attraction of beaches, national parks and • diversity of weather. • The myth of impunity. • Borders, harbors and shoreline areas. • Arrival of merchant and cruise ships.

  5. Current reality is alarming:Presence of the so-called “sex-tourists” in the region is a fact.

  6. Sex industry is linked to several activities: • Organization of “sex tours”. • Distribution of pornographic material throughout the world via INTERNET. • The anonimity and impunity of the exploiters, procurers and intermediaries. • A patriarchal society, adult-centrism. • The existence of a strong, organized criminal network that protects and fosters it.

  7. In this context, we must emphasize the provisions in Articles 3, 19 and 34 of the Convention on Children’s Rights.

  8. Article 34“Member States are committed to protect the child against all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.

  9. To this end, Member States will specifically take all actions of a national, bilateral and multilateral nature necessary to avert:

  10. Enticement or coercion for a child to undertake any illegal sexual activity.Child exploitation through prostitution or other illegal sexual practices.Exploiting the child in pornography shows or material.

  11. BY SETTING UP A DATA BASE WITH THE ADDRESSES OF ALL MIGRATION DIRECTORSHIPS IN THE REGION ABOUT ALERTS, CAPTURES AND ANY ENTRY OR EXIT IMPEDIMENTS FOR FELONIES RELATED TO WHITE SLAVERY AND THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS. THEREFORE THE GENERAL DIRECTORSHIPS OF MIGRATION AND ALIENAGE OF THE AREAHAVE SUPPORTED THE PROJECT:

  12. OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROJECTStengthen State security by establishing a regional data base that will help erradicate crimes related to white slavery and Sexual Exploitations of Minors.

  13. BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT

  14. 1.Create a regional data base.2. Warn and monitor exploiters.3. Reduce impunity in the countries of the region.

  15. 4. Generate information that will help facilitate decision-making at the regional level. 5. Strengthen the laws in each country. 6. Address the phenomenon in an interdisciplinary way.

  16. 7. Strengthen institutional capacities (cutting edge technology). 8. Training and sensibilization on the issue. 9. Creation of protocols, manuals, laws and procedures to deal with both exploiters and victims.

  17. REGIONAL DATA BASE ON SEXUAL EXPLOITERS OF CHILDREN

  18. ARTHUR CARL KANEV 52 YEARS Originally from Boston. Fugitive from the Costa Rican Justice Department, Pending trial for supplying drugs to minors, corruption, etc.

  19. Cristina Sarate Sánchez Outstanding warrant for her arrest since 2000. Sentenced to 2 years in prison for procuring

  20. Mariano SánchezCarvajal Sentenced to four years in prison for sexual assault and aggravated corruption.

  21. José Manuel Soto Mora Wanted by the authorities since 1998. Facing 8 –year sentence for sexual assault.

  22. Juan José Navarro Masís Fugitive since 1999. Pending 4-year sentence for sexual assault.

  23. José Joaquín Sánchez Sánchez Sentenced to prison for statutory rape FUGITIVE NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE

  24. Manuel Pérez Jiménez Sentenced for attempted rape. FUGITIVE NO PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE

  25. Rafael Alexis Hidalgo, a.k.a. Brother Anselmo. Sentenced to 12 years in prison for child abuse.

  26. Hugo Coto Cerdas, a.k.a. Brother Juan de la Cruz. Sentenced to 6 years for child abuse.

  27. Jesús Pérez Calvo, a.k.a. Brother Alfonso. Sentenced to 10 years in prison for child abuse.

  28. DANIEL GARY ROUNDS “...so I had sex with a 15-year old. At first I had trouble getting him into the hotel, but after explaining to the security guard that he didn’t have any glue, there was no problem.” Imprisoned in Honduras for sexual abuse of minors. Currently living in the United States and working as a teacher.

  29. ROY ADRIAN WILDMANA RETIRED SHIP’S CAPTAIN – ARRESTED IN GRANADA, NICARAGUA WHEN THE POLICE FOUND A 13-YEAR OLD GIRL BEING HELD AGAINST HER WILL IN THIS FOREIGNER’S HOUSE. NO PHOTO AVAILABLE

  30. VICTIMS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

  31. “WHEN FACED WITH THE EXPLOITATION OF OTHERS, WE MUST TAKE A STAND. NEUTRALITY ALWAYS HELPS THE OPPRESOR AND NEVER THE VICTIM. SILENCE ENCOURAGES THE EXECUTIONER NOT THOSE THAT SUFFER.”Elie Wiesel, Novel Peace Prize, 1986

  32. Thank you very much and may GOD bless you... Today and Always

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