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Chiapas deputy's advisor questions LGBTQ+ rights, citing 'two genders'
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Chiapas deputy's advisor questions LGBTQ+ rights, citing 'two genders'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An advisor to a Morena deputy in Chiapas, Mexico, expressed views against LGBTQ+ rights, stating there are only two genders: male and female.
  • The advisor, Yenny Rodríguez Pimentel, made these comments on social media, supporting another deputy's stance on traditional education.
  • The State Human Rights Commission has opened an investigation into discriminatory statements made by a local deputy, María Isabel Rodríguez Jiménez, related to these comments.

Controversy has erupted in Chiapas, Mexico, as an advisor to a Morena deputy has publicly questioned LGBTQ+ rights, asserting that only two genders exist: male and female.

Yenny Rodríguez Pimentel, an advisor to Sahara Munira José Flores, a deputy who holds a seat designated for the LGBTIQ+ community in the Chiapas Congress, voiced her opposition to sexual diversity rights on social media. She echoed sentiments previously expressed by deputy Isabel Rodríguez Jiménez, emphasizing the importance of "normal education" for children based on traditional gender roles.

According to the children (that) protects with values principles from the cradle ... we are only two genders man and woman.

— Yenny Rodríguez PimentelAdvisor to a Morena deputy in Chiapas, Mexico, expressing her views on gender.

Rodríguez Pimentel wrote, "According to the children (that) protects with values principles from the cradle... we are only two genders man and woman." She added that while members of the LGBTIQ+ community should be respected, they should also respect "normal education" in homes. Her comments, made in all caps, garnered support from deputy Isabel Rodríguez Jiménez, who is related to Senator Sasil de León Villard.

We respect them, of course, but just as we respect them, we need them to respect the normal education of our children at home.

— Yenny Rodríguez PimentelThe advisor stating her views on respecting traditional education alongside LGBTQ+ rights.

The situation has drawn criticism, with accusations that José Flores, who occupies a seat intended for the LGBTIQ+ community, may not genuinely represent the group. Journalist Mary José Díaz Flores pointed out that José Flores maintains a heterosexual marriage while publicly aligning with the gay community, suggesting support for deputy Isabel Rodríguez's stance further clarifies this position.

In response to the public outcry and potential discrimination, the State Human Rights Commission (CEDH) has initiated an investigation. President Horacio Culebro Borrayas announced the opening of a complaint file against deputy María Isabel Rodríguez Jiménez for public statements containing discriminatory expressions. The investigation is ongoing.

Congratulations Deputy Isabel Rodríguez. You spoke for everyone. Bravo amen.

— Yenny Rodríguez PimentelThe advisor expressing support for deputy Isabel Rodríguez Jiménez's statements.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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