Argentina’s vibrant carnival season has taken a somber turn this year, as the country’s LGBT community has taken to the streets to protest against recent losses in long-fought freedoms. The protests come in the wake of President Javier Milei’s rise to power, who has been using his platform to launch an all-out assault on what he terms as “woke ideology”. He has tirelessly questioned the very existence of diverse identities, expressing skepticism towards homosexuality and feminism.

The situation has taken a concerning turn with the announcement earlier this week by the Argentine government on restrictions concerning gender change treatments and surgeries for minors. Coupled with this, the government has imposed new rules curbing the ability of trans women to be accommodated in women’s prisons. These moves are perceived as a direct attack on the rights and identity of the trans community in Argentina, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for action across the country.

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