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Calgary Herald
23-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
Killing of a second Latin American influencer sparks criticism of authorities for failing to protect women
María José Estupiñán is seen in an image from Facebook. Photo by María José Estupiñán / Facebook The murder of a 22-year-old model, university student and social media influencer has stirred outrage in Colombia. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors María José Estupiñán was shot and killed outside her home in Cúcuta, Colombia, on May 15. Women's rights advocates and public officials have criticized Colombian authorities for failing to protect Estupiñán, highlighting systemic negligence in cases of violence against women. The assailant, disguised as a delivery man, approached her residence in the morning and shot her at point-blank range when she answered the door. Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Security footage , shared widely across social media, shows a man running away after allegedly shooting Estupiñan, who can be heard screaming in pain. Estupiñán had previously reported her ex-partner for domestic violence and had recently won a court case against him. Just a day before the shooting, a judge ordered her ex-boyfriend to pay her 30 million Colombian pesos (around $10,000) in damages for a longstanding domestic violence complaint. He is the prime suspect in the case. Estupiñán was a well-known model and influencer, with nearly 45,000 followers on TikTok and a strong presence on other platforms. Her public persona as a young, enterprising woman brought her visibility and recognition in Colombia and beyond. Violence against women with public profiles is a growing concern in Latin America. Her murder has fuelled public outrage and drawn national and international attention to her case. Estupiñán's killing came just days after the murder of another Latin American influencer, Valeria Márquez of Mexico. Both murders have highlighted the heightened risks faced by women with public platforms, and sparked broader conversations about femicide and the dangers of being a public-facing woman in the region. The attacks were captured or witnessed in real-time (Estupiñán's on security footage, Márquez's during a livestream), amplifying public outrage and media coverage. Each was murdered in a targeted attack involving an assailant posing as a delivery person or bringing a suspicious package. Both killings are being investigated as potential femicides.
Vancouver Sun
23-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Killing of a second Latin American influencer sparks criticism of authorities for failing to protect women
The murder of a 22-year-old model, university student and social media influencer has stirred outrage in Colombia. María José Estupiñán was shot and killed outside her home in Cúcuta, Colombia, on May 15. Women's rights advocates and public officials have criticized Colombian authorities for failing to protect Estupiñán, highlighting systemic negligence in cases of violence against women. The assailant, disguised as a delivery man, approached her residence in the morning and shot her at point-blank range when she answered the door. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Security footage , shared widely across social media, shows a man running away after allegedly shooting Estupiñan, who can be heard screaming in pain. Estupiñán had previously reported her ex-partner for domestic violence and had recently won a court case against him. Just a day before the shooting, a judge ordered her ex-boyfriend to pay her 30 million Colombian pesos (around $10,000) in damages for a longstanding domestic violence complaint. He is the prime suspect in the case. Estupiñán was a well-known model and influencer , with nearly 45,000 followers on TikTok and a strong presence on other platforms. Her public persona as a young, enterprising woman brought her visibility and recognition in Colombia and beyond. Violence against women with public profiles is a growing concern in Latin America. Her murder has fuelled public outrage and drawn national and international attention to her case. Estupiñán's killing came just days after the murder of another Latin American influencer , Valeria Márquez of Mexico. Both murders have highlighted the heightened risks faced by women with public platforms, and sparked broader conversations about femicide and the dangers of being a public-facing woman in the region. The attacks were captured or witnessed in real-time (Estupiñán's on security footage, Márquez's during a livestream), amplifying public outrage and media coverage. Each was murdered in a targeted attack involving an assailant posing as a delivery person or bringing a suspicious package. Both killings are being investigated as potential femicides . In 2015, Colombia criminalized femicide through Law 1761, establishing it as a specific crime to ensure gender-based killings are investigated and punished appropriately. The government has committed to creating national mechanisms for coordination, and implementing comprehensive approaches to prevention, protection and eradication of gender violence. Additional laws, such as Law 2126 of 2021, aim to improve the capacity of Family Commissioners , who are central to responding to domestic violence and femicide cases. The legal system has been urged to strengthen trauma- and victim-based approaches in the investigation and prosecution of femicide and domestic violence. Specialized training for family judges on gender-based violence has been mandated, and forensic protocols have been updated to better identify and document femicide cases. The government has accepted international recommendations to enhance legislative, administrative and institutional frameworks and to improve data collection and victim support services. Despite these measures, however, femicide rates remain high and have shown little improvement. In 2022, there were 619 femicides. In 2023, the rate dropped by only 0.47 per cent. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
23-05-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Killing of a second Latin American influencer sparks criticism of authorities for failing to protect women
Killing of a second Latin American influencer sparks criticism of authorities for failing to protect women Just a day before the shooting, a judge ordered her ex-boyfriend to pay her about $10,000 in damages for a longstanding domestic violence complaint Photo by María José Estupiñán / Facebook Article content The murder of a 22-year-old model, university student and social media influencer has stirred outrage in Colombia. María José Estupiñán was shot and killed outside her home in Cúcuta, Colombia, on May 15. Women's rights advocates and public officials have criticized Colombian authorities for failing to protect Estupiñán, highlighting systemic negligence in cases of violence against women. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers Article content The assailant, disguised as a delivery man, approached her residence in the morning and shot her at point-blank range when she answered the door. Security footage, shared widely across social media, shows a man running away after allegedly shooting Estupiñan, who can be heard screaming in pain. Estupiñán had previously reported her ex-partner for domestic violence and had recently won a court case against him. Just a day before the shooting, a judge ordered her ex-boyfriend to pay her 30 million Colombian pesos (around $10,000) in damages for a longstanding domestic violence complaint. He is the prime suspect in the case. Estupiñán was a well-known model and influencer, with nearly 45,000 followers on TikTok and a strong presence on other platforms. Her public persona as a young, enterprising woman brought her visibility and recognition in Colombia and beyond. Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Violence against women with public profiles is a growing concern in Latin America. Her murder has fuelled public outrage and drawn national and international attention to her case. Estupiñán's killing came just days after the murder of another Latin American influencer, Valeria Márquez of Mexico. Both murders have highlighted the heightened risks faced by women with public platforms, and sparked broader conversations about femicide and the dangers of being a public-facing woman in the region. The attacks were captured or witnessed in real-time (Estupiñán's on security footage, Márquez's during a livestream), amplifying public outrage and media coverage. Each was murdered in a targeted attack involving an assailant posing as a delivery person or bringing a suspicious package. Both killings are being investigated as potential femicides. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content In 2015, Colombia criminalized femicide through Law 1761, establishing it as a specific crime to ensure gender-based killings are investigated and punished appropriately. The government has committed to creating national mechanisms for coordination, and implementing comprehensive approaches to prevention, protection and eradication of gender violence. Additional laws, such as Law 2126 of 2021, aim to improve the capacity of Family Commissioners, who are central to responding to domestic violence and femicide cases. The legal system has been urged to strengthen trauma- and victim-based approaches in the investigation and prosecution of femicide and domestic violence. 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Global News
20-05-2025
- Global News
Colombian model killed days after Mexican influencer shot dead on livestream
The fatal shooting of a Colombian influencer and model is being investigated as a femicide by authorities, less than a week after a similar incident in Mexico raised concerns over deadly acts of violence against women in both countries. According to police, María José Estupiñán, a 22-year-old student, model and social media influencer from Cúcuta in northeastern Colombia, was killed at her home on May 15 by a suspect posing as a delivery driver. Estupiñán was shot in the face when she opened the door. Surveillance footage of the incident obtained by police showed the assailant fleeing the scene shortly after it occurred. Magda Victoria Acosta, the president of the national gender commission of the Colombian judiciary, condemned the killing, saying women's lives across the country were being unjustly ended as a result of gender-based violence. Story continues below advertisement 'She was a young, enterprising woman with a whole life ahead of her, but those dreams are cut short like the dreams of many women in this country,' she said during a news conference. Following Estupiñán's death, Colombian police said she had been abused by her former partner — now a suspect — and suggested that the killing could have been a femicide, the targeted and purposeful killing of women and girls because of their gender. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It could be a case of femicide, since she filed several complaints for domestic violence in previous years, but that is a matter of investigation,' Cúcuta police Col. Leonardo Capacho said. Police also confirmed that there were existing accusations against the suspect. 'According to what we have been able to verify, he indeed made some threats, and there were complaints against him. We are taking all urgent actions to establish what happened and bring those responsible for this act to Justice,' Col. William Quintero, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Cucuta, told local media. Story continues below advertisement The victim had previously reported her ex-partner for domestic violence, according to women's rights lawyers. Moreover, the day before she died, a judge reportedly ruled in her favour and ordered her abuser to pay Estupiñán 30 million pesos — about C$9,900 — in damages. Women's rights advocates in Colombia argue that state authorities could have prevented the killing but continue to sit idly by. Alejandra Vera, the director of feminist collective Woman, Speak Out and Move It, based in Cúcuta, told the Guardian that 'the brutal murder of María José is the result of a system that normalises violence against women,' adding that 'Colombia is facing a pandemic of femicides — every 28 hours, a woman is a victim. Each crime reflects a systematic pattern of impunity and state negligence.' 'María José, like thousands, did what the system demands. She reported the crime, presented evidence, and asked for help. But the state let her die,' Vera said. 'There are no effective protection orders, no follow-up care for abusers, and no shelters with the capacity. Women are left completely unprotected, and the perpetrators know it.' According to the Colombian Observatory of Femicides, in 2024, there were 886 femicides in Colombia, marking a seven-year high. Story continues below advertisement Estupiñán's death came less than a week after 23-year-old beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead by a man who entered the beauty salon where she worked in Zapopan, central Mexico, near Guadalajara, while she was livestreaming on TikTok. Her death is being treated as a femicide by local authorities. Seconds before the incident, Marquez was seen on her TikTok livestream seated at a table, holding onto a stuffed toy. She was heard saying, 'They're coming,' before a voice in the background asked, 'Hey, Vale?' Marquez responded 'yes' before muting the livestream. At the time of her death, Marquez had about 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, and had said earlier on the livestream that a person had arrived at the salon when she was not there with an 'expensive gift' for her. Marquez, who appeared concerned when telling the story, said she was not planning to wait for the person to come back. Story continues below advertisement Jalisco, the state where her murder took place, is ranked sixth out of Mexico's 32 states, including Mexico City, for homicides, with 906 recorded there since the beginning of President Claudia Sheinbaum's term in October 2024, according to data consultancy TResearch.
7NEWS
20-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Influencer María José Estupiñán, 22, shot dead at her door by hitman posing as a delivery driver
Influencer María José Estupiñán, 22, has been shot dead at point-blank range by a man posing as a delivery driver, according to The Sun. The Colombian beauty star, who worked as model, was targeted as she stepped outside her home in the La Riviera neighbourhood of the city of Cucuta, Colombia. The gunman approached the beauty queen at her door and fired, with the bullet hitting her in the right cheekbone. CCTV footage showed a suspect running away. Despite being taken to hospital quickly, Estupiñán died from her injuries. Police believe the shooting could be linked to an alleged domestic violence hearing involving the model and her ex-boyfriend, although that has not been confirmed. 'She was killed by a man who pretended to be delivering a package,' Cucuta Metropolitan Police Colonel Leonardo Capacho said, according to The Sun. Estupiñán was studying media studies at the Francisco de Paula Santander University. The murder comes days after TikTok star Valeria Marquez, 23, was shot dead during a TikTok livestream from her beauty salon in Mexico. Marquez was speaking to viewers when someone delivered a parcel to her salon in Zapopan, a city in the state of Jalisco. 'He's a little piglet!' the influencer said as she unwrapped a stuffed animal. Just moments later, she was seen slumped over her chair in a pool of blood on her desk as the livestream continued. The livestream ended when an unknown person picked up her phone, with their face being shown briefly to viewers. In Colombia, there were 633 femicides in 2022 and 630 in 2023, according to the PARES foundation which says gender-based violence is an ongoing problem in South America.
