Berenice Romero

Berenice Romero is the National Coordinator of Specialized Prosecutors for Human Trafficking Crimes (FISTRAP) in Peru, where she plays a crucial role in addressing and combating the increasing cases of child exploitation through begging and trafficking. In recent reports, she has highlighted the alarming rise in the number of children being rented or sold for begging purposes, particularly in urban districts of Lima. Her work involves coordinating investigations and raising public awareness about the complexities of human trafficking, emphasizing the need for nuanced responses to cases that involve poverty-driven begging versus exploitative trafficking.