Trans and Non-Binary Activists Occupy Interior Ministry for Four Days, Demand Meeting with Secretary

Activists identifying as trans and non-binary have occupied a room within Mexico's Ministry of the Interior (Segob) for four consecutive days, escalating their protest to demand a direct meeting with the Secretary of Government, Rosa Icela Rodríguez.

The group has effectively blocked entry and exit for ministry workers, stating their intention to maintain the occupation until their demands are formally received. Victoria Sámano, an activist involved in the protest, told EL UNIVERSAL that their primary goal is to have their human rights petitions addressed by Secretary Rodríguez.

Despite an offer from Segob officials to form a working group with Deputy Secretary Arturo Medina Padilla, the activists rejected the proposal. They maintain that their core demand is a meeting with Secretary Rodríguez herself.

The protest began as a sit-in, but the activists decided to occupy the room to ensure their demands were taken seriously. They have been holding discussions and events outside the occupied space, with notable activists like Kenya Cuevas participating. The group's demands include comprehensive trans rights legislation, access to integral healthcare, and public policies addressing employment, education, and housing.

This action comes as the LGBTQ+ community prepares for the Pride march on June 27 in Mexico City, where the activists have also announced plans for a related event. The occupation highlights ongoing struggles for recognition and rights within the trans and non-binary communities in Mexico.