Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office has filed disciplinary charges against Gerardo Uribe Velásquez, a teacher at a school in Manzanares, Caldas, for alleged sexual abuse of several female students. The incidents took place between January and February 2023 in classrooms and hallways. The proceedings incorporate a gender perspective and classify the behavior as a very serious offense.
Colombia's General Prosecutor's Office has launched disciplinary proceedings against Gerardo Uribe Velásquez, a teacher at an educational institution in Manzanares, Caldas. According to the oversight body, between January and February 2023, the teacher allegedly engaged in inappropriate behaviors with several female students, exploiting his hierarchical position in areas such as classrooms and school hallways.
The charges highlight that these actions violated the principle of administrative morality. The Regional Instruction Prosecutor's Office in Caldas has provisionally classified the conduct as a very serious disciplinary offense committed with intent. The process incorporates a gender perspective, in line with recommendations from reports on relevant law implementations.
This case underscores the need to safeguard students in educational settings. The Prosecutor's Office has not disclosed further details about the victims to protect their privacy, but it emphasizes commitment to preventing power abuses in education.
