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

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

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

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.

The courts are reviewing Higui's request for release: her story is making headlines around the world.

Higui's lawyer, Hermida Leyenda, participated in a hearing to present the grounds for her extraordinary release before the San Martín Court of Appeals. While the case is making headlines worldwide, Carolina Abregú, one of the first to publicize it, says: "Even though we have different perspectives among the organizations, each one is pushing for Higui's release and acquittal as soon as possible."

Why I had surgery: A trans activist shares her experience

Keili González is a trans activist from Entre Ríos. A month ago, she underwent breast implant surgery after much thought. In this column, she tells her story and reflects on a process where body and identity merge but also diverge. Do we have to pay for our identity with our bodies? she asks. “I can't summarize all my transvestism in one surgery. But in my life, I've learned to redefine pain and everything I've been through.”