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Trans Women Attacked in Palermo
Men chased trans women in Buenos Aires' Palermo after Pride March.
In brief
Men chased trans women in Buenos Aires' Palermo after Pride March. Trans women were attacked in Palermo by a group of men who used sticks and bottles, causing outrage and a call for police action. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Herald.
Attack on Trans Women
Men chased and insulted trans women in Palermo's Bosques on Monday.
Violence Details
Men used sticks, bottles, and orange traffic cones to attack women.
Attack Origin
Men started insulting women, who responded, leading to a larger group attacking.
Police Response
Police arrived after victims and attackers left the scene.
Injuries and Complaint
At least six women were injured; they filed a complaint with city government.
FALGBT President Statement
FALGBT president called it a 'hunt' due to organized hate crimes.
“It was organized because they were carrying sticks, bottles, and other elements to throw at them. This wasn’t just random people on bikes who all of a sudden decided to do this [...] Many are identified because they bragged about this on social media”
Mayor's Response
Mayor Macri vowed to investigate and punish attackers.
“Los ataques ocurridos en Palermo son de suma gravedad y no vamos a permitir que estos delitos queden impunes. Los ministros de Justicia y de Seguridad ya están avanzando con la investigación para identificar a estos delincuentes. Les vamos a caer con todo el peso de la ley”
Pride March Context
Attack happened days before Pride March on November 7.
Public Outrage
Human rights groups and politicians condemned the attack and hate speech.
The key point
Trans women were attacked in Palermo by a group of men who used sticks and bottles, causing outrage and a call for police action.
