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Peru is a country in South America. It is located on the western coast of the continent, and is bordered by Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile. Peru is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, with ancient civilizations such as the Inca Empire having once called the country home. Peru is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and is a popular destination for tourists who want to explore its natural beauty. The capital of Peru is Lima, and the country’s official language is Spanish.
July 30 is the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme for this year is “Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind.” Our sister panelists shared what their congregations are doing to eliminate this grave offense against human dignity by responding to the question: What have you or your congregation…
Portuguese maritime police investigate one of two sites where hundreds of human trafficking victims, mostly migrants from Southeast Asia, were found near Lisbon June 21, 2023. (OSV News photo/Miguel Pereira, Reuters) LONDON (OSV News) — Human trafficking doesn’t happen only in far away places where human rights are neglected. It happens around the corner. It’s…
Over the last decade, millions of Venezuelans have fled economic collapse and political turmoil, creating what is possibly the biggest migration crisis in the world. This exodus has represented a massive political challenge for the countries migrants have sought passage through or refuge in. It has also represented a major opportunity for organized crime. Over…
Introduction Human Trafficking Statistics: Today, we reside in a modern world but yet there is not a single day when illegal activities do not happen. Unfortunately, illegal activities are focused more on girls and women. Sexual violence in such cases badly affects their physical, emotional as well as mental health. And surprisingly, even developed countries…
At Tuesday’s special session of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Board unanimously approved a proclamation to designate January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Coconino County. According to the US State Department, Arizona is a hub for illicit activity and a transit point for labor and sex trafficking due to our…
Editor’s note: her claims are backed by significant documentation that deserves to be taken very seriously. Whitney Webb has been a professional writer, researcher and journalist since 2016. She has written for several websites and, from 2017 to 2020, was a staff writer and senior investigative reporter for Mint Press News. She currently writes for…
An INTERPOL operation targeting human trafficking and migrant smuggling across Latin America and the Caribbean has seen victims rescued, migrants detected and suspected perpetrators arrested in 32 countries. The fourth in INTERPOL’s ‘Turquesa’ series of operations, the five-day (28 November – 2 December) operation saw Latin American investigators use INTERPOL capabilities to work with police…
Warning: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing. A Mexican woman flew 3,000 miles for love, but instead ended up a victim of human organ trafficking, local authorities say. Blanca Arellano travelled to Peru in July after a whirlwind online courtship with a Peruvian medical student identified by both her family and prosecutors…
Blanca Arellano had connected with a new man online and was anxious to meet him face-to-face. The 51-year-old Mexican woman decided to take a leap of faith and make the 4,800-km trek from her home to Peru to see the mystery man. But her family says that on Nov. 7, she stopped responding to attempts…
51-year-old Mexican woman Blanca Arellano was murdered in Huacho, Peru after traveling for love. Arellano met 37-year-old Peruvian medical student Juan Pablo Jesús Villafuerte on a gaming app during the pandemic. After speaking online, the woman traveled on July 27 to the beach city of Huacho to meet Villafuerte in person. However, everything took a…
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