Prosecutor dies after cosmetic procedure in Barranquilla; investigation launched

Barranquilla is investigating the death of a 55-year-old prosecutor, Geniffer Selene García Mozo, who died on August 7, approximately 24 hours after undergoing a cosmetic procedure. García Mozo, a specialized prosecutor for the Atlántico Seccional of the Attorney General's Office, had the procedure, identified as a 'Lipoval,' at the Clínica Smadia in northern Barranquilla on August 6.

According to a family member, García Mozo began experiencing severe headaches and prolonged dizziness the day after the procedure. She was then transported to the Clínica Altos de San Vicente. Upon arrival at the medical center around 12:46 p.m. on Friday, she showed no signs of life. Medical staff attempted resuscitation efforts but were unsuccessful.

The Attorney General's Office's Technical Investigation Unit (CTI) has taken charge of the investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her death. The 'Lipoval' procedure is promoted by the clinic as minimally invasive and aimed at redefining the body's silhouette.

This incident brings renewed attention to cosmetic procedures in Barranquilla, a city that has seen several similar deaths in recent years. Just weeks prior, on July 22, Sara Milena Echeverría Alcendra, 30, died during a cosmetic procedure at a clinic in the Porvenir neighborhood. The city has a history of fatalities linked to both clandestine clinics and establishments with a seemingly legitimate appearance, including the case of Angie Carolina Mendoza Cera, 23, who died in 2015 after receiving injections.