A major scandal has erupted in Colombia's media industry. It began on March 20 when Caracol Televisión, the country's highest-rated channel, announced it had received complaints of sexual harassment against two of its news presenters. In response to these and numerous other allegations surfaced through the #YoTeCreoColega campaign, the channel terminated the contract of one journalist, while the other resigned by 'mutual agreement'. The scandal has caused significant public outcry, leading Colombia's Prosecutor's Office to launch an official investigation. A group of five female journalists, including former Caracol employees, has established a secure channel for collecting testimonies. They have identified several patterns in the aggressors' behavior: abuse of power, taking advantage of junior staff's vulnerability, and attempts by management to cover up incidents. Victims, predominantly women, report that verbal harassment often escalates into workplace bullying and, ultimately, physical abuse. The journalists are calling for change, including mandatory training on harassment, effective reporting procedures for victims, and public support from media leaders.
