Mexico s first trans lawmakers seek political change rfi.fr - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rfi.fr Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Trans Candidates Fight For Rights In Mexico Election By Natalia Cano
05/20/21 AT 10:48 AM
Fighting discrimination, challenging stereotypes and striving for greater rights for the LGBT community, dozens of Mexican transgender candidates are seeking political empowerment in midterm elections next month.
Lady Tacos de Canasta, an indigenous street food vendor who identifies as a muxe, the third gender of the Zapotec ethnic group, is among those running for office.
She gained recognition after standing up to the police who tried to stop her selling her tacos in the streets of Mexico City, and featured in the Netflix documentary Taco Chronicles.
The 36-year-old, who hopes to win a seat in the capital s legislative assembly, wants to improve health services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and also ensure protection for street vendors.
Trans candidates fight for rights in Mexico election france24.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from france24.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.