Country’s first transgender congresswoman condemned May 15 vote
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu is archbishop of Kinshasa
Advocacy group blamed rise in ultra-right, government inaction
Protests took place after president’s comments at World Economic Forum
Municipal and regional elections took place on Oct. 27
General Assembly taking place this week in New York
Men wearing hoodies disrupted June 29 event in Santiago
The proposed reform’s rejection represents a significant setback in the fight for nondiscrimination and equal rights in Chile
Activists throughout the region agree the elections offer a crucial opportunity to advance the inclusion and protection of LGBTQ+ rights
Felice Gorordo assumed role last year
