Peru:
Internet pornography
The
mayors of Lima districts Pueblo Libre and Villa El
Salvador are taking more action so minors are not
exposed or permitted access to pornography over the
Internet. 1-7-2007
Latin women rescued in prostitution bust getting aid and counseling
The Latin
American women who were victimized in what federal
officials say was a major prostitution ring are living
in safe housing, getting psychological counseling and
other assistance, and may qualify for special US visas
for sex trafficking victims who cooperate with law
enforcement. 1-7-2007
Brazilian police stop trafficking ring
Authorities have arrested 10 Brazilians
accused of luring South American women to Spain and
forcing them into prostitution, a federal police
spokesman said this week. 1-7-2007
Jamaica: Law to govern sexual offences coming by year's end
The Joint Select
Committee considering the Offences Against the Person
Act and the Incest (Punishment) Act this
week signed off on a final report after some 16
meetings. 1-7-2007
LGBT Center hosts meeting for Cuban Five
As part of its effort to forge new ties,
Rainbow Solidarity for the Cuban Five held a meeting at
the Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community
Center in New York City June 2. Leaders from various
organizations voiced their commitment to work on behalf
of the Cuban heroes, noting that the US government's
persecution of them is connected to its imperialist wars
abroad and attacks on immigrants at home.
1-7-2007
Jamaica: Companies trafficking persons will not be tolerated
Companies involved
in trafficking persons and tricking victims through
false advertisements in the print media, will not be
allowed to thrive, as the Government institutes measures
to prevent and suppress the crime.
1-7-2007
