Atlético Nacional Removes Nicolás Rodríguez Calderón Following Allegation of Rape
Bogotá, Colombia – Atlético Nacional has issued an official statement this Monday, announcing the separation of Nicolás Rodríguez Calderón from all activities of the professional team. The decision was made after a complaint was filed against the player for alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman.
The complaint, which has begun to circulate in several media outlets, details the alleged events that occurred during a social gathering in Bogotá. The young woman claims to have been the victim of sexual assault or sexual act while she was in a state of incapacity to resist.
According to the report, the complainant would have lost the ability to react after consuming alcoholic beverages and was subsequently taken to an apartment, where the events allegedly occurred with the participation of more than one person.Official Club Statement
In its statement, Atlético Nacional expressed its solidarity with the person who filed the complaint and rejected any conduct that undermines human dignity and integrity. The club has activated its internal protocols, ensuring that they will be carried out with responsibility and transparency.
While investigations are ongoing, the player will not be called up for the team’s upcoming commitments. The club has stated that it will respect due process, the presumption of innocence, and impartiality in handling the case.Research Context
The case arises amidst a context of multiple reports of alleged gender-based violence in Colombia. The Attorney General’s Office has announced the opening of an investigative initiative and has enabled special channels for receiving complaints, with the aim of coordinating investigations with a gender perspective.
This event has reignited the debate on the importance of strengthening mechanisms for the prevention, investigation, and sanctioning of gender-based violence, especially in the field of professional sports.
