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What happened
Women and girls in Cuba face sex-trafficking risks linked to sex tourism, poverty, gender-based violence, and unsafe migration. Reports identify Cuba as a source, transit, and destination country for sex trafficking and document commercial sexual exploitation within the country, including exploitation associated with tourism. Accused: Cuban intermediaries facilitating sex tourism.
Response and intervention
Limited state response. Minimal prosecution; state acknowledges problem but limited action. Cuban Commission for Human Rights.