The OIJ had been investigating the man and the bar for almost a year, on information that women were brought in from Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and allegedly forced to work in the bar as prostitutes. They earn less per customer, can go home to their children and families at night. However, some women will friendly up a potential customer in the local park or supermarket, for example.
The penalty can be double — up to ten years — when minors involved. The double penalty can also be applied in cases where deceit, violence or other form of intimidation or coercion takes place. In the case of the El Viajero, the only arrest was that of the Portuguez, who is now in the custody of the Attorney General. The women and some customers found in the bar at the time were released.
Authorities say they are investigating whether other people are involved in the business of bringing in foreign women and forced into prostitution.
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