Overview
- Model Karina Jelinek was targeted by a man who tried to kiss her without consent during the Punta Fashion Sunset show at Playa Brava on January 16.
- Footage widely shared online shows her turning away, pushing the man, and appearing shocked as onlookers failed to intervene.
- Commentators on América TV cited Uruguayan statutes to say the conduct exceeds harassment and qualifies as sexual violence.
- Reports fault the event for overcrowding and limited security, raising questions about protocols to protect participants at public shows.
- Jelinek considered withdrawing but continued her appearance, and as of Thursday the man’s identity has not been made public.