Killing of a Mexican influencer live on TikTok raises questions
Summary
A 23-year-old Mexican influencer named Valeria Márquez was shot while live on TikTok at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. Authorities are investigating the case as a femicide and are considering possible connections to local drug cartels due to the crime's location.Key Facts
- Valeria Márquez was killed while live streaming on TikTok at her salon in Zapopan.
- The Jalisco state prosecutor is treating the case as a femicide, a crime against women based on gender.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that an investigation is ongoing to find those responsible.
- Zapopan is located in Jalisco, a state known for cartel activity, including the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
- Márquez was a well-known influencer with over 223,000 Instagram followers and 100,000 TikTok followers.
- During her final livestream, she expressed concerns about a courier whose face wasn't visible.
- The attack occurred when two men on motorcycles arrived at the salon; one identified her by name and then shot her.
- Jalisco, where the crime occurred, ranks sixth in homicide rates among Mexico's 32 states.
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