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TikTok Star Valeria Márquez Murdered Live on Stream in Mexico

A tragic incident in Jalisco highlights the alarming violence against women in Mexico as 23-year-old influencer Valeria Márquez is killed while broadcasting.

By Jonathan WolfeSource: nytimes.com1 min read
TikTok Star Valeria Márquez Murdered Live on Stream in Mexico
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In brief

Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old TikTok influencer, was fatally shot while livestreaming at a beauty salon in Zapopan, Mexico. The state prosecutor’s office reported that during her broadcast to over 113,000 followers, two masked men arrived on a motorbike. One of them entered the salon, confirming her identity before shooting her. This shocking event has drawn attention to the increasing violence faced by women in Mexico, with the prosecutor's office currently investigating the case. Surveillance footage is being examined for leads, and no suspects have been identified yet.

The video of the incident circulated widely online, causing heartbreak among her followers and raising awareness about the disturbing trend of violence against women in the country.

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