Overview

• On Sunday night at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, businessman Héctor Santacruz slapped lawyer Claudia Segura during a dispute over a seat he claimed was reserved for his wife.
• Passengers rushed to Segura’s defense and airport police handcuffed Santacruz before escorting him from the terminal.
• Segura was taken to an urgent care center in Engativá and is now receiving follow-up specialist appointments as she recovers from soft tissue injuries.
• Authorities have registered a formal criminal complaint against Santacruz and are reviewing potential assault charges under Colombian law.
• The widely shared video has sparked public outrage and prompted Santacruz’s wife to issue a social media apology condemning his actions.