Miami, FL
Medellin mayor takes stand against child sex tourism after arrest of Miami pharmacist
MIAMI – Federico Gutiérrez, the Mayor of Medellin, Colombia hosted a news conference Friday regarding the federal case of a Miami pharmacist which experts say is bringing new attention to the prevalence of child sex tourism in Colombia.
The suspect, Stefan Andres Correa, also appeared in Miami federal court.
Authorities said just as Correa stepped onto a Miami International Airport jet bridge to board a flight to Bogotá Friday, an outbound border search revealed the 42-year-old — traveling alone — was carrying about nine cellphones.
On some of those devices, Homeland Security Investigations agents based out of MIA would discover photos and videos of Correa raping young girls and a conversation with a sex trafficker about his plans to victimize an 11-year-old girl, prosecutors allege.
Court documents state that in a graphic series of text messages, Correa promised that both the trafficker and the girl would get $300,000 Colombian pesos — about $75 — and the girl would receive an iPhone, as long as he was allowed to rape her in Medellín.
Federal investigators revealed that Correa admitted to flying to Colombia on numerous occasions with the intent of engaging in sexual activities with minors on numerous occasions.
Investigators disclosed that Correa had traveled to Colombia approximately 45 times in the past two years, a revelation that sparked outrage from Medellin’s mayor.
During the conference, the mayor expressed incredulity over the lack of intervention regarding Correa’s actions and announced new measures to combat child sex tourism in Medellin. These measures include the seizure of properties from owners who enable the sexual exploitation of minors.
Read more: Miami pharmacist’s trafficking case casts spotlight on ‘horrific’ child sex tourism in Colombia
Larry Gumbiner, an international consultant and retired high-level U.S. diplomat, emphasized the dark underbelly of child sex tourism in Medellin, which has flourished amid the city’s international tourist boom.
“It built into a crescendo when they found an American citizen with two underage girls in his hotel room,” said Gumbiner. “I think it has exploded to the realm of public opinion and the political system has to now deal with it.”
Gutiérrez recently announced new measures to combat sex tourism including seizing properties from owners that allow the sexual exploitation of minors.
“I think finally for the political system, it reached a breaking point where the mayor felt he had to do something,” said Gumbiner.
In federal court Friday, Correa’s public defender agreed to a pre-trial determination at this stage, in a case that is also being heard in the court of public opinion in Colombia.
His next court appearance is scheduled for next week.
The United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Florida Spokesperson told Local 10 News in a statement Friday: “The Department of Justice does not provide arrest/booking photos.”
A Walmart spokesperson also confirmed Correa last worked as a pharmacist for Sam’s Club in Orlando back in 2021.
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A Manchester United veteran is closing in on a deal to join another soccer great in the MLS.
Brazilian star Casemiro is expected to reach a deal with Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami after he revealed he would depart Man United this summer after his contract ends, according to multiple reports.
The addition of Casemiro, who was just named to Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, would bolster an already star-studded lineup for the defending MLS Cup champs, headlined by Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul.
Casemiro would join Inter Miami as a free agent during the MLS summer transfer window, which runs from July 13 to Sept. 2, according to ESPN. Miami is the Brazilian’s top choice.
The LA Galaxy and Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad also reportedly expressed interest in trying to lure Casemiro to their respective clubs.
Since Inter Miami does not have a Designated Player spot available on its roster, Casemiro’s contract will be less than $2 million for this season, barring one of the club’s three DPs doesn’t leave over the summer.
Inter Miami will also need to negotiate an agreement with the Galaxy, which holds Casemiro’s MLS discovery rights
The mechanism allows for a club to put a player on its discovery list, which is limited to five players, in order to get priority rights to negotiate with them in order to sign them.
According to The Athletic, no agreement has been reached between Inter Miami and the Galaxy regarding compensation for his discovery rights.
The news of the likely signing comes while the club has been in the middle of a spat with some of its most diehard fans, who protested over the lack of recognition during Inter Miami’s 2-0 win over Portland.
La Familia, the club’s collective of supporters’ groups, staged an 84-minute silent protest before breaking out in a chant demanding recognition from Inter Miami.
The protest overshadowed what Inter Miami’s first win at its new home field, but the Miami Herald reported that club leadership was set to meet with members of La Familia on Wednesday.
Miami next plays Philadelphia on Sunday in the last game before the World Cup break.
The United States is expected to announce the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro at an event in Miami on Wednesday, and CBS News Miami will be airing the historic moment on-air and online.
Why is Raúl Castro being indicted?
Raúl Castro, 94, the younger brother of longtime dictator Fidel Castro, is expected to face charges related to the deadly 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes, as CBS News was first to report last week.
This comes as the U.S. continues to pile on the pressure on the Cuban government.
In recent months the Trump administration has threatened heavy tariffs on countries that export oil to Cuba, and that has led to widespread blackouts amid an economic and energy crisis.
How to watch the expected Raúl Castro indictment
CBS News Miami will begin special streaming coverage starting at 12:30 p.m.
Starting at 1 p.m., the United States Department of Justice is expected to make the announcement at an event in Miami.
You can stream special coverage starting at 12:30 p.m. on this page, or download the free CBS News app on your mobile or streaming device. The announcement from the DOJ will be broadcast live on CBS News Miami Channel 4, as well as the cbsnews.com/miami live stream.
2026 Patriot League ‘A’ finalist Marin Priddy will transfer and join the Miami-FL women for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Priddy just finished her sophomore season with American.
“I am extremely excited to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Miami! I’m so grateful for this opportunity and so thankful for the amazing coaches at Miami!
I’m going to cherish the past two years at American and am so happy to have made the great memories and friends there. I’m excited for this next chapter! GO CANES”
Originally from San Clemente, California, Priddy arrived on campus in Washington DC in fall 2024. She had a strong freshman season and finished her year at the 2025 Patriot League Championships scoring 26 individual points. She was highlighted by personal bests in the 50 free (23.74) and 100 breast (1:04.71).
She returned for her sophomore season and had a breakout season. She concluded her sophomore year at the 2026 Patriot League Championships and scored 63.5 individual points. She most notably was 5th in the 100 breast with a 1:02.45 and 6th in the 50 free with a 23.29. She also had strong relay splits including a 27.78 50 breast, 1:02.05 100 breast, and a 22.85 50 free.
Luddy’s Time Progression:
| High School | Freshman | Sophomore | |
| 100 breast | 1:04.82 | 1:04.71 | 1:02.45 |
| 50 free | 24.13 | 23.74 | 23.29 |
| 100 free | 53.32 | 52.54 | 51.3 |
The Miami-FL women finished 12th out of 15 teams at the 2026 ACC Championships with 322 points. Divers Margo O’Meara and Chiara Pellacani led the way with 60 individual points each. Ashlyn Massey led the swimmers with 29 individual points.
Based on her best times, Luddy is a huge pick up for the team’s breaststroke and sprint free groups. Her 100 breast time would have led the team by almost two seconds this past season as Zofia Sobczak led the team with a 1:04.26. It took a 1:02.20 to earn a 2nd swim at the 2026 ACC Championships. Luddy would have also been 4th on the roster in the 50 free, earning her sprint free relay potential as well.
Luddy joins fellow transfer Kaelia Hughes who will arrive from Arizona State. Hughes is also primarily a breaststroker with best times of a 1:01.40 100 breast and a 2:13.09 200 breast.
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