Sex Work in Guatemala–Did you know?

Did you know that sex workers in Guatemala only earn between $2.50-$3 per client? About sixty percent of women sex workers in Guatemala City are foreigners from Central America, and we believe that many of these women were trafficked into Guatemala. It is estimated that there are about 17,000 women working in the sex industry in Guatemala.

La Línea (the Railroad Tracks), the downtown red light district where MuJER began, spans three blocks. About 200 women work there on any given day. The women rent small, cramped rooms. In addition to daily rent, the women must also pay an extortion fee to local gangs who demand a “war tax” for “protection.”

MuJER now works with women in two other Guatemala City red light districts, El Trebol and Parque Concordia.  We are also expanding our services by offering programs for sex workers in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second largest city.  Currently, we work with over 350 women.

Titulo del sidebar

browse by category

• Blog
• MuJER Store
• Did You Know
• Student of the Month

Last Comments

Get Involved

• Donate Today
• Ongoing Needs
• Shop for MuJER
• Volunteer from Home
• Volunteer in Guatemala