A 83 year old woman would have been victim of sexual abuse last September 26 in La Unión, municipality in eastern Antioquia.
According to reported the Mayor’s Office of La Unión On Thursday, October 8, the elderly She was transported in a vehicle to a remote area of the urban area.where the assault allegedly occurred. The authorities They would have identified the person responsible, who would have fled.
The victim received medical attention at the San Roque de La Unión Hospital. Photo:IStock
The woman received medical attention after the activation of the Fuchsia Code
The woman was treated at San Roque Hospital, where was activated Fuchsia Codeprotocol care for people affected by alleged sexual violence.
A representative of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection explained that the corresponding routes and the authorities were informed.
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“Immediately The National Police arrived at the emergency service and, on behalf of the ESE, all medical and psychological care was provided.“said the official.
Furthermore, he specified that a medical-legal examination requested by the Prosecutor’s Office. When referring to accompaniment to the victim, he insisted on the importance of act with empathy and protect your rights: “Remember that having empathy with victims of events like this and Protecting your identity is also protecting your rights“.
The case activated the Fuchsia Code, a protocol for caring for victims of sexual violence. Photo:It’s not time to be silent
Mayor of La Unión spoke out about the alleged sexual abuse
The mayor Carmen Judith Valencia Moreno spoke about the publications that circulated on social networks and assured that the municipal entities had acted since they became aware of what happened.
“As the mayor of my municipality, as a woman, as a mother, as a wife and as a daughter, I want to remind you that I have a high sensitivity with everything that happens in society. Today, through social networks, it seems to me that they are misinforming, because I want to tell you that from moment zero We activated the Fuchsia Code and all public and decision-making entities are working to clarify the fact.“, he stated.
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The president explained that the decision not to make the information public from the beginning responded to the need to avoid re-victimization and preserve the privacy of citizens. He also noted that the reserve seeks protect the development of the judicial process and prevent people related to the investigation from being the subject of accusations.
“We have not remained silent. We have been prudent and do not want the population that is the target of these crimes to be revictimized.“said Valencia Moreno.
The mayor clarified that the municipal Administration does not have among its powers capture the accused or direct the criminal investigation. As he explained, his function is to activate institutional routes, facilitate available information and collaborate with judicial authorities.
The Prosecutor’s Office requested a medical-legal examination to advance the investigation. Photo:in X. @FiscaliaCol // Attorney General’s Office
Security cameras provide evidence to sexual abuse investigation
Valencia Moreno highlighted the work ofThe municipal monitoring center and confirmed that elements were delivered for contribute to the clarification of the facts.
“Not in vain, from the first moment we have activated all the institutions so that the routes are activated, the information we have in this regard is delivered and, particularly from the monitoring center, we have provided the relevant evidentiary material for this to happen“he indicated.
La Unión Mayor’s Office asks to protect the identity of the victim and avoid rumors
In another statement, the municipal Administration rejected any form of violence and expressed solidarity with women. He also asked the community Refrain from sharing content that may affect the people involved.
“Let us avoid spreading rumors, images, personal data or statements that may violate the privacy of the citizen involved. or affect other people related to the case,” said the Mayor’s Office.
The president concluded with a call to respect those who go through situations of sexual violence and expressed his confidence in the judicial authorities: “We ask for prudence, trusting that the actions of the Prosecutor’s Office will be forceful and will materialize the justice objectives that we want“.
The investigation continues under the responsibility of the competent authorities.
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If your life is at risk, you can call 123, the emergency line in Colombia. Also if you or a woman in your environment is a victim of psychological, physical, economic or sexual violence, you can contact the national line 155.
Likewise, you can report it on the lines of the Attorney General’s Office at the national number 018000919748, from your cell phone by dialing 122 or in Bogotá at 601 5702000.
Andrés Felipe Bejarano Bejarano
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