Summary
The article discusses how underage schoolgirls in Colombia are being recruited into the sexcam industry. Despite it being illegal for anyone under 18 to work in such studios, many are misled by false promises of easy money. The industry is thriving in Colombia, often exploiting young women, as reflected in President Gustavo Petro's criticism of studio owners.
Key Facts
- Underage girls in Colombia are being recruited into the sexcam industry.
- It is against the law in Colombia for anyone under 18 to work as a webcam model.
- Isabella, a teenager with a child, was asked to perform at a sexcam studio to support her family.
- The studios vary in size, ranging from small operations to large, equipped businesses.
- Colombia has about 400,000 models and 12,000 sexcam studios, the highest in the world.
- The global sexcam industry has grown significantly, with platforms receiving nearly 1.3 billion views monthly.
- Some models work in studios because they lack the privacy or resources to work from home.
- The use of fake IDs and sidestepping age checks allow studios to employ underage performers.
- Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has condemned the exploitation of young women in this industry.
