Bogotá, Colombia – Atlético Nacional issued an official statement this Monday announcing a strong measure regarding the player Nicolás Rodríguez Calderón.
Rodríguez Calderón has been removed from all activities of the professional team following a complaint against him for alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman.
Complaint Details
According to the complaint, disclosed by the sports portal Somos La Titular, the young woman claims to have been the victim of carnal access or sexual act while she was in a state of incapacity to resist. The events would have occurred after a social gathering in Bogotá.
The testimony indicates that the complainant would have lost the ability to react after consuming alcoholic beverages, subsequently being taken to an apartment where, allegedly, the events occurred with the participation of more than one person.Official Statement from Atlético Nacional
Atlético Nacional club has expressed its solidarity with the person who filed the complaint, rejecting any conduct that threatens human dignity and integrity.
The club has activated its internal protocols, ensuring that the player will not be called up for the team’s upcoming commitments while investigations proceed.
Furthermore, the institution has indicated that it will respect due process, the presumption of innocence, and impartiality in the handling of the case.Context and Repercussions
This case is presented in a context of multiple complaints of alleged cases of gender-based violence in Colombia.
The Attorney General’s Office has announced the opening of an investigative initiative and enabled special channels for receiving complaints, with the aim of coordinating investigations with a gender focus.
This incident has reignited the debate on the need to strengthen mechanisms for the prevention, investigation, and sanctioning of gender-based violence, particularly in the field of professional sports.
