el turismo sexualsex tourism
El reportaje examina los riesgos asociados con el turismo sexual.
Culture · Latin America
Turismo sexual en Medellín: los riesgos de explotación detrás del fenómeno
Sex tourism in Medellín: the risks of exploitation behind the phenomenon
B28 minTopic overview
Before you watch
This preparation gives you the video context, essential vocabulary, useful expressions and listening questions. Study it first, then watch the original Spanish-language video.
Start preparing with vocabulary ↓What this video is about
This brief EL TIEMPO report examines the troubling side of tourism in Medellín, including services promoted to foreign visitors and risks connected with exploitation. The guide treats the subject as a public-safety and human-rights issue.
Background you need
Medellín is a major Colombian destination, but authorities and journalists have also raised concerns about sexual exploitation linked to some forms of tourism. Listen for the distinction between adult tourism services and criminal conduct involving trafficking or minors.
Spanish video · 1:03
¿Sabías que Medellín se ha convertido en un destino de turismo sexual? | El Tiempo
Key vocabulary
Essential vocabulary
los extranjerosforeign visitors
Algunos servicios se promocionan entre visitantes extranjeros.
la explotaciónexploitation
Las autoridades buscan prevenir la explotación de personas vulnerables.
el tráfico de personashuman trafficking
El tráfico de personas constituye un delito grave.
los menoresminors
La protección de los menores es una prioridad.
un destino turísticoa tourist destination
Medellín es un destino turístico internacional.
Quick practice
Vocabulary flashcards
Useful expressions
Expressions
el lado más oscuro— the darkest side
El informe advierte sobre el lado más oscuro de esta actividad.
estar asociado con— to be associated with
El riesgo puede estar asociado con redes de explotación.
Language focus
Language focus
News reports use “preocupar” and “preocupante” to signal a serious social concern.
La situación resulta preocupante para las autoridades.
Before you watch
Questions to keep in mind
- Which distinction does the report make between tourism and criminal exploitation?
- Who appears to be targeted by the services described?
- Listen for vocabulary referring to protection and risk.
Continue with the original
Now watch in Spanish
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Open the original video on YouTube →After watching
Reflect on what you heard
- Why does the report describe this as more than a tourism issue?
- Which groups require particular protection?
- Summarize the warning in two neutral Spanish sentences.
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