Killing of María José Estupiñán Sànchez

Biography

Killing of María José Estupiñán Sànchez María José Estupiñán Sánchez, simply known as María José Estupiñán or La Mona (2003 – 15 May 2025) was a Colombian model, digital content creator, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. She became known thanks to her posts on social media, sharing self-care content, beauty products, lifestyle, fashion and beauty tips, owning also digital activities. She was shot and killed outside her home in Cúcuta, Colombia. Her death has been covered internationally, with public debates and demonstrations raised to denounce her murder and the condition of women in Latin America. Colombian women, feminist associations and others accused the state of negligence and of being involved in Estupiñán's murder, of lack of protection towards her.

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