The election of the first trans members of Congress in Brazil is "historic," but a strong showing by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies means they risk facing hostility and even violence,…
The election of the first trans members of Congress in Brazil is "historic," but a strong showing by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies means
Threats against trans councilwomen stir violence fears in Brazil Reuters 2/5/2021 Three trans councilwomen threatened in recent days Police investigating whether incidents linked Number of trans people killed in Brazil rose last year
By Jennifer Ann Thomas
SAO PAULO, Feb 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Threats against several transgender councilwomen in Brazil s largest city in recent days have raised fears of a surge in transphobic violence in the country, where reported murders of trans people rose steeply last year.
Sao Paulo police are investigating possible links between three incidents, which the councilwomen said could point to an upswing in transphobia following the record showing of trans candidates in a municipal election in November.