The Problem
In general terms, the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents (CSEC) has been recognized as a global phenomenon that impacts millions of minors every year in countries across all continents. This exploitation primarily occurs in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. The Western world is the largest demander of sex with minors. términos generales, la Explotación Sexual Comercial de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes (ESCNNA) ha sido reconocida como un fenómeno global que impacta a millones de menores cada año en países de todos los continentes. Esta explotación ocurre principalmente en el Sureste de Asia, América Latina, Africa y en el Este de Europa. El mundo occidental es el que más demanda sexo con menores.
In Costa Rica, there is significant concern, which is why thee Tourism Industry has taken a very strong stance of zero tolerance to protect children and adolescents from commercial sexual exploitation. Therefore, they have come together to promote the adoption of the CODE OF CONDUCT within tourism businesses to address this issue.
