“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,” Acosta said.
Colombian authorities are currently investigating her murder — a case that could involve forensic analysis, crime scene diagnostics, and legal representation for the victim’s family seeking justice through medical-legal pathways.
A Region Haunted by Gender Violence
In Mexico, police continue to investigate influencer Marquez’s murder under the country’s femicide protocol, with her senseless killing being just another example of the high levels of gender-based violence in Latin America. This level of brutality often necessitates post-traumatic medical evaluations, insurance coverage for emergency trauma, and even psychiatric care plans.
Marquez had also previously claimed that she was being threatened, stating that her ex-boyfriend should be held ‘responsible for anything that happens to me and my family.’
Footage shows the horrific moment the gunman stormed into the salon and opened fire on the social media star last week, striking her once in the chest and twice in the head before she dropped dead — a shocking scenario that echoes global calls for better legal protections and access to safe healthcare environments.
