Paraguay: Trial against a cultural center key to diversity and art
The La Chispa Cultural Center, a benchmark for independent art in Asunción, is facing a lawsuit that jeopardizes its existence and that of other self-managed cultural spaces.
The La Chispa Cultural Center, a benchmark for independent art in Asunción, is facing a lawsuit that jeopardizes its existence and that of other self-managed cultural spaces.
On the Day Against Violence Against Women, Asunción mobilized again to denounce femicides and demand action from an anti-rights government.
In downtown Asunción, the 21st TLGBI+ March was held, denouncing discrimination and misinformation coming from the Paraguayan State.
Organizations marched in Asunción to draw attention to child sexual abuse, in rejection of the inauguration of Senator-elect Rafael Esquivel and Councilor-elect Luis Fernando Ramos.
We were in the streets of Asunción, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and San Salvador. Here's what we saw, heard, shouted, reported, and what caught our attention this March 8, 2023.
“For our rights and against all forms of violence,” the slogan of #25N that mobilized women and diverse groups in Asunción.
Under the slogan "Transforming Paraguay," hundreds of people from the sexual and gender diversity community marched on National LGBTIQ+ Rights Day.
Fiomara Wiegueth was 22 years old when she was run over in Asunción by a taxi driver who fled the scene. He was charged with manslaughter.
The march began at Plaza de la Mujer (formerly Plaza Italia) and proceeded to Plaza de la Democracia. More than 3,000 people participated.
The march began at Plaza de la Mujer (formerly Plaza Italia) and proceeded to Plaza de la Democracia. More than 3,000 people participated.