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Brazil is a country particularly vulnerable to child sexual exploitation, it is in fact the second most reported crime against children in Brazil. Latest Unicef statistics recently reported 250,000 child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the country, with the majority of victims aged between 10 and 14.

This is a cause for particular concern during global sporting events where there is often a short-term spike in demand for prostitution.  In response to this, child protection charities have seen a direct impact on exploitation of vulnerable children.  Plan International’s National Director in Brazil, Annette Trompeter commented: “Unfortunately tourism is often linked with the sexual exploitation of children, due to an increasingly permissive atmosphere and the use of hotels.
 
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