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Acid attack victim from Dominican Republic becomes social media influencer

By France24
08 January 2021   |   11:00 am
Social media influencer Esther Jimenez underwent a difficult survival process following a 'devil's acid' attack that was thrown at her face before social networks changed her life helping her become an influencer and motivator for thousands of followers.

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