Argentina stars in a massive LGTBI+ protest and anti -fascist against Milei

Chijioke Obinna

Argentina stars in a massive LGTBI+ protest and anti -fascist against Milei

The anti -fascist and anti -racist march convened by LGTBI+ Argentine groups in rejection of the “hate” speech of President Javier Milei in the Davos World Economic Forum has begun this Saturday in different parts of the Argentine territory, in parallel with numerous protests abroad.

More than a hundred groups and political and social organizations concentrated this afternoon on The main mobilization, which began in the Nation Congress in Buenos Aires And it already advances towards the iconic Plaza de Mayo, where the headquarters of the Government is located in the Casa Rosada.

The so -called ‘Federal Marcha of Antifascist and Anti -Racist Pride’ It was organized in just one week, after the president’s speech in Davos on January 23, in which he attacked “the LGTB agenda”, the “disastrous gender ideology” and “radical feminism”, and linked homosexuality With pedophilia.

This Saturday’s protest day began in different provinces of the South American country, including cities such as Córdoba, Rosario and Mar del Plata. In Buenos Aires, public means of transport were full from noon, with a incessant people’s flow moving to Congress, from where they started marching.

Attendees came with rainbow flags and countless banners with messages against homophobia, transphobia and fascism.

Despite the strenuous heat in the center of Buenos Aires, with temperatures above 32 degrees, the crowd began to march along May Avenue to the Plaza de Mayo, where the central act of the protest will be held.

Among the protesters there is a a large number of young peopleas well as adults and even elderly, some of whom came with their whole family to demonstrate their rejection of the speech and policies of the ultra -right -wing president.

Among the concentrates are also figures from the entertainment world, such as artists Lali Espósito and María Becerraas well as Argentine social and political referents.

The call has the support of organizations such as ‘Mothers of Plaza de Mayo’ and ‘Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo’, and also calls to fight issues such as the public healththe closure of memory and human rights sites, the lack of financing of popular dining rooms and universities and in defense of retirees, public education, workers and natural resources of the country.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.