Notes by Maby Sosa
Justice for Zoe: the court considered it femicide but ruled out the aggravating circumstance of hate crime
The court considered that the murder of Zoe López García—the aunt of Gondolín and a human rights defender for trans and travesti people—was aggravated by…
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The trial for the transvesticide of Zoe, nearing sentencing
The trial for the transphobic murder of Zoe has entered its final stages. In their closing arguments, both the prosecution and the plaintiff emphasized the perpetrator's intent.
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Justice for Caí: a 33-year-old trans woman was beaten to death in Misiones, and marches were held to demand that the crime not go unpunished
Claudia Gabriela Gómez, known as Caí, was a 33-year-old trans woman. She was found unconscious after suffering a fatal blow. Her life reflects the chain of structural violence…
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The trial begins for the transvesticide of Zoe López García, the Aunt of the Gondolín
The trial for the transvesticide of Zoe, murdered in November 2023, begins on March 27.
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Five years after his disappearance: Where is Tehuel?
Tehuel, the young trans man who left on March 11 for a job interview, remains missing. The case resulted in a landmark ruling in Latin America. Continued…
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Without feminism there is no future: Women and diverse groups united their ongoing struggles on March 8th
The power of trans feminism once again took to the streets and demonstrated its ability to mobilize and transform, especially among new generations. This is what…
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March 8th International Workers' Day: Do you see trans women and transvestites behind a counter?
This March 8th, in the midst of a labor and economic crisis, we ask ourselves: what kind of work do transvestite and trans people do? The stories of how access to employment…
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Antifascist and Antiracist Pride March against the Milei government: "No life is disposable"
Thousands of people across Argentina joined the second Antifascist and Antiracist Pride March to protest against the precariousness of life…
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Why is the ruling on the transvesticide of Nicol Ruiz important?
The verdict in the transphobic murder of Nicol Ruiz in La Plata strengthens the path opened by the trials for Diana Sacayán and Tehuel de la Torre. Lawyers and…
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Three deaths of LGBT youths in 8 days involve police officers from Salta, Córdoba and Buenos Aires
Fernanda (34) in Salta and Samuel (34) in Córdoba died surrounded by police, under unclear circumstances. Treinti (29) was run over by a patrol car.
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