"Despite sex tourism being a major problem, the sexual abuse of
children is dominated by local people." (Bruce Harris, Casa Alianza Latin American
Regional Office, San Jose, Costa Rica, "Casa Alianza Warns That Central America is
New Sex Tourism Destination," 17 November 1997)
Health and Well-being
Five percent of the child population seen in Casa Alianza/Covenant House Latin America
is infected with HIV, as a result of childhood prostitution and sexual abuse. ("The
Situation of Street Children in Latin America," Bruce Harris, Executive Director,
Latin American Programmes, Casa Alianza/Covenant House Latin America, 9 October 1997)