Mar 25, 2026
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The channel stated that this decision was "not a value decision, but to protect the integrity of everyone involved."
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Caracol Television announces the departure of journalists and presenters Jorge Alfredo Vargas and Ricardo Orrego following complaints of alleged sexual harassment.
The channel assured that the decision "does not constitute a value judgement, but rather seeks to protect the integrity of all people involved".
On Tuesday, March 24, Caracol TV announced that broadcasters and journalists Jorge Alfredo Vargas and Ricardo Orrego have been fired after recent complaints of sexual abuse within the network.
In a statement posted on social media, Caracol confirmed that it had decided to terminate Orrego's employment relationship and that his contract had been terminated "by mutual consent" in the Vargas case.
An official statement on the dismissal of presenters and journalists for sexual harassment
In a statement released last Friday, March 20, the channel announced that two journalists and a Caracol TV presenter had been accused of sexual harassment, so internal procedures had been set in motion to address and investigate the complaints.
Although the suspect was not identified in the past, in a new statement issued on March 24, the channel stated that "situations like this must be taken seriously, with respect for all those involved and with an incomparable commitment to the victims and the truth".
They further stated that "the decisions do not constitute a value judgment on the facts reported and do not imply a finding of personal liability."
In this regard, he said that the decision announced today, Tuesday, "responds to the need to protect the integrity of those involved and their families, to ensure that the investigation can be conducted with complete independence and to maintain community confidence in our organization."
"For those who raise their voicesWe ask for respect and acceptance.We know that doing this is not easy.This process aims to listen to them, follow them up and ensure that each testimony is treated with the seriousness, care and confidentiality it deserves,” read a recent Caracol Televisión statement.
The Ministry of Justice has opened an investigation into allegations of alleged sexual harassment
Following the complaint, the prosecutor's office confirmed the initiation of a detailed follow-up of the testimony of sexual harassment on the television channel after the statement was published by the media on March 20.
The prosecutor's office also enabled an email to receive complaints about sexual harassment in the media in Colombia.
In its first statement, Caracol stated that "in response to the complaint against two journalists and presenters for alleged sexual harassment, it immediately activated the internal protocols and procedures established by law to pay attention to and investigate this type of situation."
In this regard, the company assured that it "always prioritizes the protection and support of potential victims, ensuring proper investigation, due process, confidentiality and respect for families and affected parties."
The Foundation for Freedom of the Press (FLIP) also spoke on the issue and strongly condemned the sexual harassment of journalists and anchor colleagues.
After these words, the director of Noticias Caracol, Juan Roberto Vargas, also addressed the complaint and confirmed that "they are on the side of the victims."
On March 22, he spoke into the microphone of Radio Blue and said, “It is true that determination, respect and maturity must be shown.”
In his statementHe asserted that the company values transparency, rigor and dignity and that decisions are taken with rigor.Guaranteed correct process“We are not the judges here.But we are also not spectators,” he said, adding that the organization was trying to clarify the facts and take measures.
'I believe you, mate': Female journalists' movement against sexual harassment
Following complaints that have come to light in recent days, journalists have launched an initiative to support and reject sexual harassment in the media.
Under the banner 'I Believe You, Colleagues', several professionals have revealed their stories and testimonies detailing how they were victims of harassment and abuse in their workplaces.
Those who want to report abuses in the media can send their testimony to the e-mail address allowed as a safe space: yotecreocolega@gmail.com
