In a significant shift from its progressive stance, Argentina under President Javier Milei has seen a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights, sparking concern and outrage within the community. Milei, who took office in December, has been quick to implement changes that have alarmed activists and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Among the most controversial moves was the closure of the Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, the ban on government use of gender-inclusive language, and the shutting down of the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism. These actions have been perceived as direct attacks on the advances made in recent years towards gender and sexual identity equality in Argentina.
The LGBTQ+ community, which had seen significant progress under the previous administration, feels particularly targeted by these policies. Argentina had been a regional leader in LGBTQ+ rights, being the first country in Latin America to allow nonbinary individuals to use 'X' as a gender marker on national identity documents. The introduction of a quota law that promoted the inclusion of transgender people in the workforce was a landmark achievement, pulling many from marginalized conditions into formal employment. However, Milei's administration argues that the recent layoffs and policy changes are part of an austerity program and not specifically aimed at LGBTQ+ individuals.
The backlash from the community and its supporters has been swift, with many fearing that these policy reversals will erase years of hard-won progress. Activists like…
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This whole situation in Argentina under President Milei seems like a classic case of government overreach, if you ask me. The beauty of libertarianism is the emphasis on individual liberty and the belief that the government should have minimal interference in personal lives, including those of the LGBTQ community. It's concerning to see the rollback of rights and protections for any group, as it sets a dangerous precedent for the erosion of personal freedoms across the board. The closure of institutes and bans on inclusive language seem like unnecessary steps backward, not to mention a… Read more
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It's heartbreaking to see Argentina, a country that was once at the forefront of LGBTQ rights in Latin America, take such a regressive turn under President Milei. The dismantling of institutions and policies that directly supported the LGBTQ community not only undermines years of progress but also sends a chilling message about the value of inclusivity and diversity in the current administration. We must stand in solidarity with Argentina's LGBTQ community and call on global allies to voice their opposition to these troubling policies, ensuring that the hard-won rights and recognitions are not erased.
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In progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ community says President Milei has turned back the clock
https://washingtontimes.com/news/may/lgbtq-community-in-argentin…
After taking office in December, Milei wasted no time jumping into Argentina’s culture wars. He shut down the Ministry of Women, Gender and Diversity, banned the government’s use of gender-inclusive language and closed the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism.
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