The court ruled that the murder of Zoe López García—Gondolín's aunt and a human rights advocate for transgender and transvestite people—was aggravated by the familial relationship and the presence of gender-based violence, but dismissed the hate crime charge. Her partner, the perpetrator, was convicted.
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 suffered by trans people.
The Court of Appeals' ruling overturns Judge Walter Saettone's decision. Three of the police officers are accused of aggravated homicide motivated by gender-based hatred.
Sara Millerey González Borja, a Colombian woman, had her arms and legs broken, was thrown into the river, and while she cried for help, people just watched and filmed. LGBT organizations had been warning about the increase in violence and transphobia in Colombia. The role of the media and the message on social media.
Ana Paula Costas, a 43-year-old trans woman, was returning home to the Alto Comedero neighborhood in San Salvador de Jujuy when she was attacked. Authorities are asking for the public's help in providing information about the attack and are organizing a protest in front of the Legislature building.
On February 1, 2023, trans woman Camila Maza, known by her stage name Camila Spears, was beaten by her partner, Luis Alberto Martínez.
Cristell Martínez was a 32-year-old trans woman. She was murdered in Comalcalco, Tabasco. “The situation is critical. Not only because of the lack of rights, but also because of the increase in violence against trans women and those we support,” activists denounce.
The Mexico City Congress approved the Paola Buenrostro law that defines the crime of transfeminicide in the Penal Code.
Kenia Cruz was 20 years old and a man had already tried to kill her a year ago. Since then she had been receiving threats.
The court decided to maintain the preventive detention of Carlos Rodríguez, one of the accused, and released the 9 officers for "lack of merit".
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