Interview With Teenage Venezuelan Prostitute

Josh Friedman interviews a girl from Venezuela who is working as a prostitute at La Parada on the Colombian side of the Venezuelan-Colombian border.

In-video translating by Jesus Alberto:

Venezuelan-Colombian Border Playlist:

[nomadjournalist]

It was requested that there be a way to donate to her. Here is the gofundme:

[henrywilson]

The translator was a true and genuine individual. He was definitely looking out for her well being. I understood a little of what he said to her when pulled her aside. He told he if she felt uncomfortable or humiliated in any way by questions that were going to be asked, she did not have to answer them.

[MrCapochannel]

And American kids complain about $200 sneakers

[javierechevarria]

The translator is outstanding. He cares about her feelings. He translates the content with no distorsion, with respect, he is not changing the content, yet adapting to her vocabulary.

[croatiansensation]

My heart goes out to all those affected by sex trafficking. Truly horrible but I am so glad there are people out there trying to raise awareness and to help people who find themselves in this situation. God Bless you all.

[ma.melo.caranay]

She's so beautiful. It's so sad seeing young ppl who's life was being ruined due to poverty. ☹️

[paraasakthivel]

The translator seemed to have a lot of compassion

[breannahowe]

The guy translating looks like he wants to cry. I wish I could help her ugh.

[djizzah]

why people in comments shocked, its the oldest profession in the world

[Habib_Osman]

I hope you paid her well after this interview being this cooperative and straightforward. Lot's of humiliating questions too. Certainly deserve to be graciously dealt with after this public exposition.

[Lisagee]

Was having a bad day and after this I realize I’m super fortunate I have the life I have.

[facingabluntt]

the fact he was so careful w his words. i love the translation & i love how he made sure she was comfortable.

[yotalvr]

The shame and pain in her eyes is heartbreaking.

[Bert_de_Wit]

I cried when she said she had to sell her body. It's the only thing she has to give. No woman should have to do that, much less a young kid like this. I'm so so sorry, sweet girl.

[lucyschinck]

This poor little girl. My heart breaks for her.

[kasunchaga]

Beautiful, innocent girl. Heart breaking!
I wish she get through this!

[Thomas_S]

This is so humiliating she deserve more than this

[poundpuppies]

She looks like she’s wondering if she can just get paid already for her time.

[asmayi]

She is still a kid. She has to live with her parents in Venezuela. She doesn't deserve this ❤🥺

[carlosporras]

Sad, sad situation and story. We hope she has a chance to improve her life. The translator does his job extremely well. On one side he does a very good translation, the nearest to what she says, showing a skilfull knowledge of both languages. On the other hand, he is very truthful and makes clear to the lady about the interview and whatever could make her shame. A real human being. We thank you.