The case has uncovered not only entrenched institutional violence, but also the ongoing struggle against impunity for hate crimes
President Dina Boluarte signed decree on May 10
LGBTQ groups in Argentina described the blaze as a hate crime because he had already threatened to kill the women because they are lesbians
“This sadism of … inflicting pain and speculating with your misfortune and so on … is something that characterizes Javier Milei’s government”
Zamudio’s mother, Jacqueline Vera, said after the commission rejected López’s request, “we as a family are calmer”
Zamudio’s death in March 2012 sparked outrage across Chile & prompted lawmakers to pass a hate crimes & anti-discrimination bill
Activists condemn Javier Milei's anti-LGBTQ policies
Critics of Milei’s government argue INADI’s closure is part of a strategy to consolidate power and repress dissent
Marielle Franco and her driver killed on March 14, 2018
Advocacy group sent request to Education Minister Claudio Cataldo