Ten myths about young people and HIV

From the media and public opinion to government policies, there are prejudices and a lack of understanding about HIV and its connection to young people. These statements, repeated so often, take root and become accepted as truths that are not actually truths. Researcher Grisel Adissi, a specialist on the subject, lists the most common myths and debunks them one by one.

Da Morgue: the Peruvian artist who decided to dress up HIV

Between melodrama and pop, Daniel Tolentino created a fashion collection as a way to exorcise his experience and show that there are many ways to cope with the virus. “Me Muero” (I'm Dying), presented in seven episodes, is inspired by beautiful and unstable divas, like life itself. Journalist Esteban Marchand went to find out what was behind this talented and troubled millennial and wrote this profile.

Investigation: How the Justice System Responded to Hate Crimes 2015

Based on the annual report in which the Argentine Homosexual Community (CHA) documented the murders of six transvestites and transgender people, and seven gay men, Presentes investigated the current status of each case. The results revealed disparate treatment: a few cases nearing trial, others shelved, a lack of evidence, and resistance from the system to classifying them as hate crimes. Investigation:…

Argentina: "People living with HIV are experiencing a national emergency"

The Front for the Health of People Living with HIV—comprised of various organizations—is demanding urgent action to address the shortage of medications, reagents, and condoms. In a demonstration outside the National Ministry of Health, they denounced the government's absence in prevention and treatment policies. The minister promised to meet with them between today and tomorrow. The Front for the…