Who was the legendary Superman of the corralejas? Followers mourn his crime
His name was Carlos Andrés Zúñiga García, but everyone knew him as Superman de las corralejas, a nickname he earned as a teenager due to his feats in the bullring during the most important bullfighting afternoons in his native Fundación, Magdalena, and other departments of the Coast such as Bolívar, Sucre, Córdoba, and Atlántico.
TL;DR
- Carlos Andrés Zúñiga García, known as 'Superman de las corralejas,' was a celebrated bullfighter famous for his acrobatic feats.
- He gained his nickname from his daring performances in bullrings across various departments in the Colombian coast.
- Despite his reputation for evading death in the arena, he was murdered by assassins near his home.
- The authorities are investigating the motive behind his murder, with speculation pointing to envy or personal conflicts.
- His death has led to widespread mourning and elaborate street funerals in Fundación, Magdalena, with numerous tributes from his community and followers.