Trans and non-binary protesters move camp to Bucareli after eviction, allege 'excessive repression'

Trans and non-binary activists have moved their protest to Bucareli Avenue after a forceful eviction from the Interior Ministry (Segob) building. The demonstrators reported being met with tear gas and violence while seeking dialogue with Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez regarding their demands for human rights protections and the Integral Trans Law.

Protesters expressed outrage over what they termed "excessive repression," stating that no Segob officials have contacted them following the incident. Marth, a participant, told EL UNIVERSAL that two individuals from the collectives were injured, with one requiring hospitalization due to "the blows they received." "We were in a completely peaceful plan, we don't understand why that's the response: a club to a request for dialogue. We feel powerless, with a lot of anger and indignation," Marth stated.

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Estábamos en un plan totalmente pacifico, no entendemos que esa sea la respuesta: la macana frente a la petición de diálogo. Nos sentimos impotentes, con mucha rabia e indignación

Marth also alleged that National Guard personnel directed transphobic, homophobic, and anti-LGBTQ+ slurs and threats at the protesters. "There were vulnerable people, including those with psychosocial disabilities, among us, in addition to the vulnerabilities we already face as members of gender and sexual dissidents. They didn't care, they didn't mind," they added.

The activists affirmed their commitment to continuing the protest outside the Segob and are considering their next steps. "We are not going to lower our guard, our demand remains firm, it remains that central request for the head of the Interior Ministry to sit down and dialogue," they declared.

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No vamos a bajar la guardia, nuestra demanda sigue siendo firme, sigue siendo esa petición central de que se siente a dialogar la titular de Gobernación