For Queer Spaniards, the Stakes In This Week's Elections Couldn't Be Higher
Queer and trans Spaniards fear that a new right-wing government would roll back historic gains and usher in a wave of repression.
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Queer and trans Spaniards fear that a new right-wing government would roll back historic gains and usher in a wave of repression.
MADRID (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have taken centre stage ahead of Spain's July 23 national election.
Spain's LGBTQ commuunity is tensed ahead of snap vote. The legislation lets anyone 16 and above make the switch of their legal gender on the basis of simple statement., World News, Times Now
"If I had known the elections would be brought forward, I would have started this process earlier," said 16-year-old Alicia Arruti who recently began the process of changing gender on her ID card.After changing her name and starting hormone treatment, she applied to change gender on her ID card thanks to a law passed in February by Spain's left-wing government.
Madrid, Jul 1 (EFE).- Concerns about the outcome of Spain’s July 23 general elections were evident Saturday during the 2023 LGBTI+ Pride March in the capital. Amid fears that the result of the balloting will be a government of the center-right Popular Party (PP) that includes the far-right Vox, an estimated 1.5 million people turned …