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Mexican Beauty Influencer Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream

Mexican Beauty Influencer Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream

Above: Valeria Marquez. Image copyright: Valeria Marquez/Instagram

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The brutal execution of a young woman during a livestream exemplifies the endemic violence against women in Mexico. The country's justice system has failed to protect women, with less than 5% of femicide cases resulting in conviction, and authorities lack the capacity to properly investigate and protect potential victims. The perpetrators operate with near impunity, emboldened by systematic failures in law enforcement.

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The investigation must consider all angles beyond gender-based violence, including potential connections to organized crime in the region. The area is known for cartel activity, and the sophisticated nature of the attack, involving surveillance and planning, suggests possible criminal organization involvement. The focus on femicide classification might oversimplify a more complex situation.


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