Peru’s LGBT Community Seeks Voice in Presidential Election
Peru’s LGBT Community Seeks Voice in Presidential Election
By
Brendan O'Boyle
A violent crackdown on an LGBT demonstration recently spotlighted the government’s lack of progress in protecting gay and trans Peruvians.
With less than six weeks to go before Peru’s presidential election, gay rights activists are fighting to put LGBT inclusion on the national agenda and find a candidate to rally behind.
It isn’t easy, says Carlos Polo in Lima.
Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Polo was beaten by police while kissing his boyfriend during a small demonstration called “Kisses Against Homophobia” held outside the government palace. A reporter also suffered a gash on her...
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