Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides

Colombia’s murder of María José Estupiñán, a Colombian model and influencer, has reignited debates about gender safety. Discovered by surveillance footage, she was killed in her home by someone dressed as a delivery man after she reported domestic violence against her ex-partner. The suspect is under investigation for femicide, raising concerns about Colombia’s systemic failure to protect women. Calls for accountability and stronger protections have intensified amid the case’s shocking revelation of how a delivery service could target a woman.