Tomorrow, rallies, soccer matches, and open radio broadcasts will take place in various locations across Argentina to demand the release and acquittal of Eva Analía “Higui” de Jesús, imprisoned since October, accused of homicide after she defended herself against an attempted gang rape and fatally wounded one of her attackers. Photos: Ariel Gutraich. On May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a national day of action will be held for the freedom and acquittal of Higui de Jesús, Eva Analía “Higui” de Jesús, imprisoned since October 2016, accused of homicide after she defended herself against an attempted gang rape and fatally wounded one of her attackers.

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The call for applicationsThe protest, launched by her family and the Front of Organizations for the Freedom and Acquittal of Higui, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the San Martín Courts (Ricardo Balbín 1753 (Route 8)), to repudiate the ruling of Judge Raúl Luchelli Ramos. who denied his release from prison ten days ago.

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“We are moving forward, now more than ever, with the call that came out of the Justice for Higui Working Group, of which the family and different organizations are part, for a National Day,” said Carolina Abregú, former head of the Gender Defense Office of Malvinas Argentinas and now a member of the Furia Feminista group. In front of the San Martín Courthouse, there will be an open-air radio broadcast, among other activities, and the day will culminate at 5 p.m. with a rally in front of the National Congress, where the presence of organizations and independent demonstrators is expected. There will also be a traveling exhibition, a fair, performances, rock bands, and a soccer match.

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That day the main slogans will be “Freedom for Higui, attacked for being a lesbian and imprisoned for defending herself” and “Higui, political prisoner of the patriarchy”.]]>