“Paraguay assumed an active role against LGBTI rights at the OAS General Assembly”

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At the 47th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS)—which concluded yesterday in Cancún, Mexico—the Paraguayan foreign minister objected to a section of a resolution against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Paraguayan LGBTI organizations believe that the Paraguayan government is leading an increasingly open and belligerent anti-rights stance in the region.

"Transvesticide, the latest link in the daily violence against transvestites and trans people"

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Argentine activist Sasha Sacayán, Diana's brother, reflects on the violence against transvestites and trans people in recent months and points the finger at the state. A march will be held on June 28th with the slogan #StopTransMurders. And on Saturday the 24th, a gathering will be held to launch the Justice for Diana Sacayán Campaign. Why are the rights of transvestite and trans people violated both in life and after death?

Higui de Jesús was released from prison: "I'm out now!"

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The San Martín court granted extraordinary release to Eva Analía "Higui" de Jesús, accused of homicide and imprisoned since October 16 for defending herself against a group of men who tried to rape her because she is a lesbian, fatally wounding one of them. The news was confirmed to Presentes by her sister. "Now we're going for acquittal," said representatives from the Front of Organizations for Higui's Freedom.

Higui's letter in a decisive week: the Justice system is analyzing her freedom

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For the first time, her sister Azucena, along with her mother and two friends, visited her at the Magdalena prison in Buenos Aires province. Higui gave them this letter to thank the many people who echoed her plea for acquittal and freedom. This week, the San Martín Court of Appeals is scheduled to decide on her release, following her request for extraordinary release.

Namuel: Chile's pop promise who defies homophobia

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At just 24 years old, Chilean Manuel Granic, "Namuel," was Javiera Mena's keyboardist and two years ago burst onto the scene as a solo artist, becoming an iTunes and YouTube star. A representative of a generation that champions LGBT visibility, his lyrics draw from his own life, and he's now preparing a second album with a strong political message. We asked him #5Questions.