Erika Morales, the young woman who requested euthanasia after being left quadriplegic by a brutal attack in a bar in Pasto, has died.
The young woman was the victim of a brutal attack while in the bathroom of a bar in Pasto. On social media, people close to Erika claim that the attackers were Glair Gómez and Leidy León; however, this information has not been confirmed by authorities.
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, the last wish of Érika Deyanira Morales, a 20-year-old woman who, after being attacked with a bottle in a bar when she was 17, became quadriplegic, was finally fulfilled.
The young woman, originally from Los Andres, Sotomayo (Nariño), had requested euthanasia through communications assisted by her family, emphasizing the physical and emotional pain she endured daily . However, according to Morales’s family, her EPS Emssanar had denied her access to the procedure.
Thanks to the insistence of Tatiana Morales, her sister, and the virality of the case, the health authority approved the procedure on February 22, and her death was confirmed on Saturday afternoon . “Fly high, my beautiful angel, I love you always, little sister,” she posted in a WhatsApp message, accompanied by a photograph of the two of them. Later, she shared another image showing Erika’s hands next to hers, a gesture that symbolized the unbreakable bond between the two sisters.
According to local media reports, Morales had been experiencing medical complications in recent days, although it has not yet been confirmed whether that was the exact cause of his death.
Erika’s case captured public attention, especially due to the messages her family shared on social media, detailing the difficult situation she had endured in recent years. The young woman, who lost her mobility and was completely dependent on others to carry out her daily activities, became a symbol of the fight for the right to die with dignity.
It should be noted that after learning of the EPS’s approval of the procedure, Tatiana Morales expressed on social media the emotional complexity she faced in supporting her sister in this decision.
“I want to express that there are many mixed feelings, that this isn’t easy, it’s not easy to lose a sister, my only sister. You know, no malicious comments matter to me today. I just know that it was the greatest demonstration of love I’m giving my sister. That she’s going to be okay, that I managed to get her heard. I hope to continue fighting for justice for my sister. It’s all a fact; it was approved. The rest is something private that we will handle as a family,” she wrote.
This was the accident that changed Erika’s life.
On August 2, 2021, Érika, then 17, went out with her friends to a bar in Pasto (Nariño). There, apparently in the middle of an argument,
This event radically transformed her life, affecting not only her physical health but also her emotional well-being. A year and seven months after leaving critical condition, Morales regained consciousness; however, she was unable to move or breathe on her own. “The specialist spoke with my mother and told her the prognosis wasn’t encouraging,” Tatiana told
Since then, her sister and mother have taken it upon themselves to provide Erika with the best living conditions, despite their financial difficulties: “ We had to ask for help so she could pay the rent, bring diapers, creams to my sister, among many other things that a hospital requires
What is known about the attackers
Meanwhile, images of the alleged perpetrators of the attack on the young woman in the establishment’s restroom began circulating on social media. However, no official developments in the case have been reported. The women were identified as Glair Gómez and Leidy León.
Ilhan Omar Faces Backlash After Remarks On Charlie Kirk Assassination
The fallout from the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has now drawn one of Washington’s most polarizing figures into a firestorm of controversy.Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota Democrat known for her outspoken criticism of conservative figures, is facing withering backlash for her comments in the days following Kirk’s death.The criticism reached a boiling point on Thursday when President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he had suggested Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud “take back” Omar.
According to Trump, the Somali leader dismissed the idea outright, saying he did not want her. The remark, laced with Trump’s trademark flair for provocation, drew laughter and applause from Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and other top officials who were present.For Omar, the storm represents both political peril and personal scrutiny. Her sharp denunciations of Kirk, who was fatally shot during a speaking event in Utah on September 10, have ignited fierce responses from Republicans, conservative commentators, and even figures from outside the political arena.
The controversy also sparked a narrowly defeated censure resolution in the House, with lawmakers openly debating whether Omar’s remarks crossed a line into “celebrating murder.”Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent voice in conservative politics, was killed in a shocking incident while addressing students at Utah Valley University.Authorities quickly identified Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old espousing leftist views and in a relationship with a transgender partner, as the suspect. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in connection with the killing.
The assassination sent ripples across the political spectrum. Supporters mourned Kirk as a husband and father of two, while his critics reflected on his polarizing rhetoric. Among the latter was Ilhan Omar, who almost immediately challenged the flood of tributes honoring Kirk’s memory.“There are a lot of people who are talking about him just wanting to have a civil debate,” Omar told progressive outlet Zeteo in an interview.
“These people are full of s— and it’s important for us to call them out while we feel anger and sadness.”She went further in a separate video posted on X, criticizing Democrats and celebrities who offered tributes to Kirk. Calling him a “reprehensible human being” and a “stochastic terrorist,” Omar argued that normalizing Kirk’s legacy was a betrayal of progressive values.On CNN, Omar refused to soften her stance. “I’m not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind, that should be in the dustbin of history, and we should hopefully move on and forget the hate that he spewed every day,” she said.Trump, who maintained a close political alliance with Kirk during his presidency, wasted little time in seizing on Omar’s comments. “I met the head of Somalia, did you know that?” Trump told reporters. “And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. And he said, ‘I don’t want her.’
”The statement, though intended as a zinger, carried deeper political weight. It reinforced Trump’s long-running narrative of questioning Omar’s loyalty and framing her as fundamentally at odds with American values.The laughter and applause from senior officials in the room underscored how Trump’s critique resonated within his political circle.The backlash extended into Congress, where Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced a resolution to censure Omar. Mace accused her colleague of “celebrating murder” and demanded accountability.
The resolution, however, failed narrowly by a 214–213 vote after four Republicans — Mike Flood of Nebraska, Tom McClintock of California, Jeff Hurd of Colorado, and Cory Mills of Florida — joined Democrats in opposition.The razor-thin margin highlighted both Omar’s divisive presence in Congress and the deep polarization within the Republican caucus over how aggressively to target her.In comments to media outlets, Mace did not hold back. “If you’re Somalia first, you’re not America first, and a one-way ticket to Somalia is the nicest thing we could do,” she told Explain America.On social media, Mace was even more direct: “If you celebrate murder, maybe Somalia can take you back.”She also told Fox News Digital that Omar “mocked the assassination of Kirk, who was a husband and father of two. Now she’s lashing out because we called her out. What’s not ‘well’ is celebrating political violence.
What’s not ‘smart’ is defending it. Omar should be ashamed of herself. Omar can throw insults all day, but it won’t save her from accountability. She crossed the line, and we’re not letting her get away with it. Go back to Somalia.”The condemnation of Omar’s remarks was not limited to political figures. Professional golfer Phil Mickelson weighed in, calling for Omar to be “sent back” to Somalia.“Ilhan spews hate every time she opens her mouth, she came here fraudulently and will hopefully be sent back to Somalia soon,” Mickelson wrote on X. His comments accompanied a video clip in which Omar compared Kirk to “Dr. Frankenstein” and said he “was killed by his monster.”
The golfer’s remarks reflected a growing chorus of voices outside traditional political channels joining in the rebuke. For Omar, whose public image has long been defined by her willingness to spark controversy, the piling on from sports figures and other celebrities added to the intensity of the moment.
Despite the wave of criticism, Omar has shown no signs of backing down. She has continued to defend her remarks as honest assessments of Kirk’s legacy, even as colleagues and critics accuse her of insensitivity in the face of tragedy.Her argument hinges on the belief that honoring Kirk with tributes risks whitewashing his rhetoric, which she characterizes as dangerous and hateful. By doubling down, Omar appears to be gambling that her progressive base will rally behind her defiance, even as her opponents use the controversy to call for her censure or even expulsion.
The controversy over Omar’s remarks lands in an already charged political atmosphere. With Trump seeking to consolidate control over the Republican Party and its messaging, moments like these offer him fresh opportunities to energize his base by targeting familiar adversaries.Omar, as a member of the progressive “Squad,” has long served as a lightning rod in this dynamic.At the same time, the incident underscores the deep cultural divide between how progressives and conservatives view the boundaries of acceptable discourse.Omar’s critics argue that her comments were cruel, dismissive, and out of step with American values. Her defenders may counter that refusing to honor Kirk was an act of principle, even if it caused outrage.
The failed censure vote illustrates just how fractured the House remains, with slim margins determining whether symbolic measures succeed or fail.The Omar-Kirk controversy shows no signs of fading quickly. Trump’s comments, amplified by the laughter of senior officials, guarantee continued media coverage. Congressional Republicans, emboldened by the backlash, may seek fresh opportunities to spotlight Omar’s remarks.
Meanwhile, Democrats face their own dilemma: how to navigate Omar’s defiance without alienating progressive voters who see her as a champion of blunt honesty.The presence of outside voices like Mickelson ensures the story remains in public view, crossing over from the political pages into sports and entertainment news. The result is a controversy that stretches far beyond Washington, touching multiple corners of American life.Rep.
Ilhan Omar’s remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination have unleashed a storm of criticism that spans politics, sports, and media. From Trump’s Oval Office jab to Nancy Mace’s censure attempt and Phil Mickelson’s social media comments, the backlash reflects a bipartisan determination to hold Omar accountable for what many see as callous and offensive statements.For Omar, the controversy may define her political trajectory for months to come. Her decision to stand firm in her criticisms of Kirk shows a defiance that appeals to her base but inflames her critics.For Trump and his allies, the moment provides an opportunity to reinforce their narrative about Omar as emblematic of a radical wing of the Democratic Party out of touch with mainstream values.
Whether the controversy ultimately fades or builds into a larger showdown in Congress remains to be seen. But what is certain is that Omar’s comments have reopened one of the deepest divides in American politics — between those who demand civility even in the face of tragedy and those who argue that refusing to honor opponents is itself an act of integrity.
Ilhan Omar’s Husband’s Company Hit With an IRS Tax Lien Over $200,000
The Internal Revenue Service filed the lien in Sonoma County, California, in January 2023, alleging that Mynett’s company, EStreetCo, failed to pay nearly $206,000 in income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes for the 2021 tax year.
The filing came seven months after the company dissolved in June 2022.
EStreetCo was launched in October 2020 by Mynett and his business partner, former Democratic National Committee adviser Will Hailer.
According to archived versions of its website, the firm provided advertising, design, and public relations services and employed at least 17 staff members.
In her 2021 congressional financial disclosure, Omar reported that EStreetCo was a “creative agency” and valued her husband’s stake at no more than $1,000. This was during the same period the IRS claims the company failed to pay its required taxes.
The lien does not involve Mynett’s earlier political consulting firm, E Street Group, which received $2.9 million from Omar’s campaign during the 2020 election cycle. No known tax liens have been filed against that business.
Although the lien remains listed as active in Sonoma County records, a spokesman for EStreetCo insisted the tax debt has been resolved. “The tax bill has been paid in full and a credit is due,” the spokesman told the Free Beacon.
He also provided IRS account transcripts dated September 3, 2025, showing the agency now owes the company a $3,042 tax credit and that no outstanding balance remains. The IRS declined to comment on the matter.
The tax controversy comes as Omar faces growing scrutiny over her rapidly increasing personal wealth.
A Free Beacon report earlier this year revealed her net worth climbed from no more than $163,000 in 2023 to as much as $30 million in 2024 — a jump of more than 3,500 percent.
Much of that wealth was tied to two other firms co-owned by Mynett and Hailer: California-based winery eStCru LLC and venture capital firm Rose Lake Capital. Rose Lake previously advertised its ability to structure “legislation” for clients before removing the claim from its website.
Omar’s office did not respond to requests for comment.
Mynett’s financial disclosures in 2023 valued his stake in both companies at no more than $51,000, with combined bank balances under $700.
But by the end of 2024, his holdings reportedly surged to roughly $30 million, following legal settlements with investors who had accused the pair of fraud.
