Colombia
Human Trafficking

Market Overview

According to the United States Department of State, 45,000 to 50,000 people from Colombia are estimated to be involved in prostitution in other countries.   It is believed that " many" of those involved in prostitution overseas are due to the results of human trafficking.

In addition, 6,000  to 11,000 children are trafficked within Colombia as child soldiers and other labor activities.

Colombia Black Markets

Number of People:
45,000 - 50,000

Source:   United States Department of State, " 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report," Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, June 5, 2006, http://www.state.gov/g/tip/rls/tiprpt/2006/index.htm (accessed: June 5, 2006).