Mexican Influencer Murdered During Tiktok Livestream Shockwaves in Mexico

zapopan, mexico - Mexican influencer Valeria Marquez, with 200,000 followers, brutally shot during a Tiktok livestream in Zapopan, sparking outrage in a country plagued by gender-related violence.

Mexican Influencer Valeria Marquez Murdered During Tiktok Livestream

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer known for beauty and makeup content, was tragically shot dead during a Tiktok livestream in Zapopan. The incident has sent shockwaves through Mexico, a nation grappling with high levels of gender-related violence.

Details of the Incident

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Mexico reported that Valeria Marquez was killed on Tuesday at the beauty salon where she worked. She was live streaming on Tiktok, with around 100,000 followers, when she was shot by an unidentified man who entered the salon.

Investigation and Arrest

Authorities have arrested one suspect in connection with the murder, although the motive remains unknown. The Public Prosecutor's Office in Jalisco is treating Valeria's death as a femicide, a targeted killing based on gender.

Gender Violence in Mexico

According to the United Nations, over 70% of women above 15 years in Mexico have experienced some form of violence. Reports show that in 2022 alone, around 4,000 women were murdered in Mexico, with a quarter of these cases classified as femicide.

The tragic killing of Valeria Marquez highlights the pervasive issue of gender violence in Mexico and the urgent need for action to protect women and girls.