Key keywords: sexual harassment in Colombian journalism, Colombian press gender-based violence, social media sexual assault testimonies, Colombian media workplace harassment, press industry misconduct reports, Colombia #MeToo journalism movement, gender discrimination in Colombian newsrooms, Fecolper anti-harassment initiatives In recent weeks, Colombia’s journalism industry has been rocked by an unprecedented wave of sexual harassment and assault allegations, as hundreds of current and former media workers share their testimonies across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, shattering a long-standing culture of silence around workplace abuse in the sector. The movement first gained traction in mid-July 2024, when three award-winning female reporters publicly accused a prominent national newspaper editor of repeated unwanted advances, coercion, and retaliation against staff who rejected his advances. Within 72 hours, more than 80 additional survivors came forward with accounts ranging from lewd comments and unwanted touching during work events to quid pro quo sexual demands linked to job security, promotions, and access to high-profile reporting assignments. Data from the Federación Colombiana de Periodistas (Fecolper, the Colombian Journalists Federation) confirms the scale of the crisis: the number of formal sexual harassment complaints filed in the first half of 2024 is 2.3 times higher than the total number of reports received in all of 2023, with 84% of these 2024 complaints first being shared publicly on social media before being submitted to official industry bodies. For decades, survivors have avoided formal reporting channels due to widespread fears of professional blacklisting, as abusers often hold senior leadership positions across print, digital, and broadcast outlets, with close ties to media owners and industry regulators. Many survivors also report that internal company complaint processes previously required them to report abuse directly to their abusers or close professional associates, leading to near-universal dismissal of claims without investigation. In response to the public outcry, Fecolper has launched a dedicated support task force offering free legal representation, mental health services, and employment advocacy for survivors, while also pressuring all national media outlets to adopt mandatory anti-harassment training, independent third-party reporting channels, and zero-tolerance policies for perpetrators. Colombian congressional representatives have also introduced draft legislation that would require all media organizations to publish annual public reports on harassment claims and disciplinary actions, with heavy fines and potential license revocation for outlets that fail to comply. As of late July, the hashtags #AcosoEnElPeriodismoColombiano and #ColombianPressMeToo have accumulated more than 1.4 million combined impressions across global social media platforms, with activists and media workers around the world expressing solidarity with Colombian survivors.