Edgar Orlando Gaitán

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Edgar Orlando Gaitán is a Colombian man who gained notoriety after being arrested in 2019 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, for posing as a shaman and allegedly sexually abusing at least nine women in Colombia. His judicial process has been controversial and protracted, spanning over a decade, with his initial 29-year prison sentence being reduced to 14 years by the Superior Court of Cundinamarca. This reduction sparked significant debate due to the court's reasoning, which included a controversial assessment of the victims' ability to resist, leading to criticism from feminist organizations and advocates for the victims. Gaitán, who falsely claimed indigenous heritage and used traditional rituals to exploit his victims, has faced scrutiny for both his actions and the judicial handling of his case.