This week, Tiff and I discuss the tragic and infuriating case of Valeria Márquez, the 23-year-old Mexican influencer who was executed on livestream during a TikTok video at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco. Just minutes before her death, Valeria expressed fear about a suspicious delivery, highlighting the imminent danger she sensed. (bbc.com)

Authorities are investigating her murder as a femicide—a gender-based execution that underscores the alarming rates of violence against women in Mexico, where approximately 10 women are killed daily. (washingtonpost.com)

In this episode, we delve into the systemic issues surrounding femicide, the role of social media in both exposing and perpetuating violence, and the societal desensitization that often follows such tragedies. We also discuss the importance of recognizing and naming acts of femicide to address the root causes of gender-based violence. (theguardian.com)

This episode is raw, emotional, and necessary. We stand with Valeria—and with every woman failed by the systems meant to protect her.