Érika Aponte

Érika Aponte was a 26-year-old woman who tragically lost her life to femicide at the Unicentro shopping mall in Bogotá on May 14, 2023, at the hands of her ex-partner, Christian Camilo Rincón. Despite having reported previous incidents of abuse and sought protection, she was attacked while working at a food establishment during a special holiday. Érika's death sparked outrage across Colombia, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence against women in the country.