May 15, 2025

In Peru, transgender people are prohibited from using public restrooms that align with their gender identity: "It's a transphobic law."

The government of Dina Boluarte enacted Law 32331, approved by Congress, which prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms that align with their gender identity. Because of this…

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September 18, 2024

Peru: Reports of punishment of "effeminate" boys in an indigenous community in the Amazon

A video has gone viral showing an indigenous community in Bagua, Amazonas department, where children are tortured with nettle plants.

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July 1, 2024

Latin America marched with LGBT+ Pride amid celebration and political demands

We were in the streets of Lima, Asunción, Buenos Aires and Mexico City covering the protests and celebrations.

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March 13, 2023

Feminist and dissident groups marched against racism and inequality in Lima

Women and diverse groups in Peru mobilized on March 8th against inequality and violence, and in response to government repression…

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February 23, 2023

Peru: For the first time, thousands of people marched in Lima against transfemicides

There were eight trans women murdered in a month and a half. The March Against Hate Crimes: For Diverse Women Sex Workers drew some 3,000 people in Lima.

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August 29, 2022

Hate crime in Bali: Rodrigo Ventosilla's family denounced the authorities for torture

Peruvian trans activist and economist Rodrigo Ventosilla died in Bali under unknown circumstances after being tortured by police…

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June 2, 2022

A report reveals the characteristics of the victims and perpetrators of hate crimes in Peru

The study revealed the criminological characteristics of each case. The victims were between 25 and 44 years old and knew their killers.

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April 12, 2022

Hate crime against a stylist in Peru: authorities are searching for the fourth suspect

Javier Pauca Serna, 56, was tied up and stabbed in the La Molina district of Lima.

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