Paraguay’s Transgender Women Face a Harsh Reality Fueled by Political and Social Neglect

In Paraguay, a nation governed for decades by a rigidly conservative regime, transgender women like Alejandra Mongelós confront a brutal reality: survival often demands fleeing their homes to escape persecution. This is not a mere cultural quirk but a stark consequence of political indifference and societal hostility deeply rooted in outdated ideologies that undermine individual liberty and national cohesion. When Traditionalism Tramples on Freedom, Who Suffers Most? Nearly 90% Catholic, Paraguay remains one of the Americas’ most socially conservative countries, where the Colorado Party’s unbroken grip on power since 1947 has cemented policies hostile to LGBTQ+ Americans. Former President Horacio...