The murder of 22-year-old Colombian model Maria Jose Estupinan has ignited public outrage and intensified scrutiny over the stateâs inability to safeguard women. Shot by a suspect disguised as a delivery man at her home, Estupinan was reportedly a victim of domestic violence, having filed multiple complaints against her abuser. Activists argue that the systemic issues surrounding domestic violence in Colombia contributed to her preventable murder, noting that the country experiences a femicide every 28 hours, which underscores a larger societal problem of gender-based violence and impunity.
The brutal murder of Maria Jose is the result of a system that normalises violence against women, said Alejandra Vera, highlighting systemic issues contributing to femicides.
The shocking incident in Cucuta illustrates the severe consequences of domestic violence as Maria Jose's previous complaints went unheeded despite legal rulings favoring her.
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