Animal rights influencer Elena Larrea, 31, dies from complications after liposuction surgery in Mexico

Animal rights influencer Elena Larrea, 31, died two days after receiving liposuction.

The Mexican model influencer, who had more than half a million followers on Instagram, and activist died of pulmonary thrombosis, also called pulmonary embolism, in which blood clots travel from the legs to the lungs.

Larrea was the founder of the animal rescue shelter Cuacolandia, which gave homes to horses, donkeys, and other animals. 

When the shelter was on the verge of closing, Larrea joined OnlyFans to help raise money to keep it open.

She partnered with the Animalist Movement of Puebla to make bestiality a crime in the state, ultimately changing the legislature in the Mexican state of Puebla.

Animal rights influencer Elena Larrea, 31, died two days after receiving liposuction

The Mexican model influencer, and activist died of pulmonary thrombosis, also called pulmonary embolism, in which blood clots travel from the legs to the lungs

Larrea was the founder of the animal rescue shelter Cuacolandia, which gave homes to horses, donkeys, and other animals

Larrea's team confirmed her death in a statement on Instagram. 

'With deep regret, we inform you of the departure of Elena Larrea, president and founder of Cuacolandia, who, unfortunately, yesterday, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., died due to a pulmonary thrombosis that caused a clot in the lung,' a statement from the animal sanctuary, translated from its original Spanish, reads.

'From Cuacolandia, we are very sorry for her loss.

'We will remember and continue working for everything that she bravely promoted from this foundation. We will promote their legacy and love so that our horses, donkeys and mules live in freedom and in adequate conditions in Mexico and in this, our sanctuary for horses rescued from abuse and abandonment.

'We reiterate our heartfelt condolences to the entire Cuacolandia family as well as the Larrea family and the close friends of those who fought tirelessly for animal rights.

'We thank her for all her love and dedication and wish her an eternal rest and peace.

'We'll miss you.'

The regional governor of Puebla, Sergio Soloman, spoke out following the announcement of her death.

'I deeply regret the death of Elena Larrea, a tireless fighter for the defense of animal welfare,' Mexico's Puebla governor, Sergio Salomón, wrote in a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter.

'The rescue of thousands of horses in conditions of abuse leaves testimony of her life and work.'

When the shelter was on the verge of closing, Larrea joined OnlyFans to help raise money to keep it open

She partnered with the Animalist Movement of Puebla to make bestiality a crime in the state, ultimately changing the legislature in the Mexican state of Puebla

'On behalf of the Government of Puebla, we extend our solidarity hug to her family and friends.'

Soloman promised to keep her animal rescue shelter open with the help of the Ministry of Environment.

'We will provide all the necessary help so other horses are cared for by the authorities as well as those already rescued, prioritising their wellbeing at all times. We will follow your example. Rest in peace, Elena,' Salomon said.