Argentina's LGBTQ Pride March: Resistance Against Milei's Government

LGBTQ Pride March in Buenos Aires

• 🏳️‍🌈 Thousands participated in Argentina's 34th annual LGBTQ Pride march in Buenos Aires, a vibrant display of solidarity and resistance.
• 🗣️ The marchers carried slogans such as “Against hate and violence: more pride and unity,” demonstrating against what they perceive as discriminatory policies.

Criticisms of President Milei's Government

• 🚫 The far-right leader, Javier Milei, has faced significant criticism from the LGBTQ movement during his first year in office.
• ✂️ Controversial actions include dissolving government agencies for gender equality and anti-discrimination, and cutting funding for reproductive health programs.
• 📢 This event marks the second major demonstration by the LGBTQ movement this year, following a march in February against Milei's comments on "wokeism" and gender ideology.

Rising Hate Crimes

• 📈 Hate crimes against LGBTQ people in Argentina have reportedly increased by 70% in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the National Observatory of LGBT plus hate crimes.
• ✊ Participants emphasized the importance of public demonstrations to fight for their rights and show that the grassroots movement is actively resisting regression.