A Colombian influencer died tragically just two days after a similar killing shocked Mexico’s social media community.
22-year-old Maria Jose Estupinan suffered fatal gunshot wounds outside her home in Cúcuta, Colombia.
According to officials, a man disguised as a delivery worker knocked on her door and then opened fire.
Security footage showed the attacker fleeing as Estupinan screamed for help.
Paramedics arrived quickly and rushed her to the hospital. Despite their efforts, doctors could not save her.
Estupinan studied at a university near the Venezuela border and gained popularity through her social media presence.
Just one day earlier, she won a domestic violence case against her ex-partner.
She expected to receive 30 million pesos as part of the legal outcome.
Authorities believe her ex-boyfriend may have targeted her out of revenge.
Police Colonel Leonardo Capacho said investigators are actively pursuing the suspect’s location and identity.
Crucially, Estupinan had filed several complaints and repeatedly asked authorities for protection.
She also triggered Colombia’s legal safety protocol for domestic violence victims.
Women’s rights advocate Alejandra Vera criticized the system for failing to prevent this tragedy.
Vera confirmed Estupinan reported the abuse, requested security, and trusted the legal process.
However, the attacker still found and killed her.
Clearly, this case highlights urgent flaws in Colombia’s protection system for vulnerable women.
Furthermore, the phrase Colombian Influencer Shot Dead reflects a painful pattern repeating too often in Latin America.
Two days before Estupinan’s death, gunmen killed Valeria Marquez during a TikTok livestream in Jalisco, Mexico.
Before the livestream, a man entered her beauty salon pretending to deliver a gift.
Marquez later shared her fears with viewers and questioned if someone planned to hurt her.
Suddenly, armed men stormed the salon and shot her on camera.
These cases show that influencers are not immune to threats and violence.
Both women tried to protect themselves using legal channels. Still, their killers reached them.
As a result, people across Latin America now demand faster justice and stronger protection for abuse victims.
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