More than one hundred people gathered in front of the Malvinas Argentinas Prosecutor's Office to support the family, who demanded and obtained their first meeting with the prosecutor in the case, Germán Muñoz Weigel. There, they learned that there had been no progress in recent months and that further evidence was needed to change the charges or request his release.
Two teenage girls were sitting with their legs intertwined in Alsina Square in Morón when four police officers confronted them, demanding they separate. A witness saw this, filmed it, and asked the police why they had acted that way. They replied that it was because they were "indecent exposure" and that it wasn't "moral" because there were minors in the square.
Eva Higui de Jesús was arrested almost six months ago for defending herself against a sexual assault by a group of men. What are the results of the psychological evaluation she underwent, and why are they crucial to the case? Will they appeal her pretrial detention?
Dressing in men's clothing was one of the strategies many lesbians and women used for years to access forbidden spaces. Today, those who transform into Drag Kings represent masculine bodies to fight against gender-based violence in educational workshops, plays, marches, and everyday life scenes.
In Lima, a protest was held to prevent the repeal of the article that criminalizes hate crimes. The United Nations representative for South America urged Congress to reconsider the decision. He emphasized that the State "must protect and respect the rights of everyone without discrimination, especially those who require greater protection, such as LGBTI people."
Sandra Ramírez was walking to catch the bus to work in Santiago when a group of people insulted and beat her for being a lesbian. The attackers were wearing Nazi symbols. Three months earlier, just a few kilometers away, another homophobic attack resulted in the death of Vicente Vera.
Argentine artist Romina Bernardo (aka Chocolate) redefines a misogynistic musical genre—born under the shadow of homophobia—making it an anthem of female, lesbian, and feminist pleasure. Lucid and playful, her songs shatter prejudices without leaving out reggaeton. This Friday she presents "Sátira," her debut album.
“If you see two lesbians having sex, kill them,” said the leader of the World Missionary Movement. The Peruvian Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating him for incitement to violence and discrimination against the LGBTI population. This is one of the many forms of violence that lesbian women face in the country. Solange Saldaña recounts her story in this video.
Photo gallery and stories of LGBTQ+ people who participated in a massive march for Memory, Truth, and Justice on #DayofRemembrance. Organized in Buenos Aires by human rights organizations, the march commemorated the 41st anniversary of the start of the dictatorship in Argentina.
This was determined by the Office of the Prosecutor for Institutional Violence (Procuvin) in a report following testimony from victims. The report denouncing institutional violence was presented as part of the investigation led by prosecutor Laura Belloqui.
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