In an operation, Mexican and naval authorities have rescued 16 women who were allegedly victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation in the resort city of Cancun. The rescue operation was carried out on April 12th at a local bar where the women were forced to engage in prostitution.
According to officials from the Quintana Roo State Attorney General’s Office, two Colombian nationals were among the rescued women. The others were nine Cubans, two Mexicans, two Venezuelans, and one Jamaican. They were paid approximately 5,000 Mexican pesos (around $246 USD) for their services, with the bar manager allegedly collecting over $3,000 ($147 USD) from each transaction.
The investigation revealed that the women were forced to engage in various activities, including performing private dances for a fee of 250 pesos for three minutes. They also sold drinks to clients, earning 500 pesos per drink, of which 250 pesos went to the bar manager.
The authorities executed a search warrant at the establishment after obtaining a court order from a control judge. However, no arrests were reported following the raid, and the place was closed as part of the operation.
This rescue operation highlights the ongoing struggle against human trafficking in Mexico, with many victims being forced into sex work or labor exploitation. The authorities are working to combat this crime and protect the vulnerable populations affected by it.
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Source: Infobae
