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Queer Venezuelan deported and 'disappeared' over mischaracterized tattoos, lawyer says

ICE agents claimed the tattoos signified membership in the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, but his lawyers say they have deported an innocent artist.

Venezuelan LGBT Advocate Murdered in Caracas

Givineth Soto was a psychologist, LGBT advocate, mother, and wife. Her widow won't be recognized as such by the government.

Venezuelan Presidential Candidate Fights Antigay Talk

Opposition party candidate Henrique Capriles condemns the interim president's homophobic remarks.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dead at 58

The three-term president had "nothing against homosexuals," but still had an uneven history with gay rights.

Tamara Adrian Is First Trans Legislator Elected in Venezuela

Her historic swearing-in makes Tamara Adrian only the second transgender person to be elected national legislator in the Americas.

Robert Garcia demands answers in case of gay Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador prison

Andry Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela out of fear because of his sexuality. When he got to the U.S., authorities sent him to a hellhole.

Gay Venezuelan asylum-seeker ‘disappeared’ to Salvadoran mega-prison under Trump order, Maddow reveals

The man came to the United States seeking safety. Instead, his lawyer says he was "disappeared."

When these Venezuelan migrants couldn't afford to get married, their Denver community threw them a wedding

Nonprofit Dork Dancing hosted the wedding for Amarilis and Mariangy Delgado Gutierrez on Sunday, one year after they left Venezuela.

Artist Spotlight: Pedro Centeno Vallenilla

Influenced by native Venezuelan lore, Renaissance masters, and Italian Fascists, Vallenilla's artwork glorifies the male body.

Olympic Diver Robert Paez Comes Out

Robert Paez, a Venezuelan athlete, penned a moving coming-out letter, which stressed the importance of living openly as gay.

Patricia Velasquez: "Mamá, It's True. I Am Gay."

In this excerpt from lesbian supermodel Patricia Velasquez's memoir, she details her dramatic coming out to her Venezuelan mother.

Migrant With AIDS and COVID Dies While Held by ICE

Pablo Sanchez-Gotopo of Venezuela had been held at a private prison where activists have raised concerns about the health care provided to detainees.

Deported gay makeup artist cried for mother in prison, photojournalist says

Andry Hernandez Romero was deported to El Salvador despite having no criminal record.

Pete Buttigieg warns of ‘dangerous moment’ as Trump defies courts and threatens to disappear U.S. citizens

The former transportation secretary has serious concerns about the president's authoritarian actions.

Bad Wisconsin cop’s tattoo claim helped deport gay asylum-seeker to Salvadoran prison hellscape: report

Sacked after a drunk driving incident, the former officer now helps deport people from the U.S.

LGBT Officials Elected in Australia, Venezuela

Australia's House of Representatives gets its first openly gay member, Venezuela's National Assembly its first trans officeholder.

Trump and El Salvador's president attack transgender people during White House meeting

The leaders attacked trans women in sports while ignoring court orders to return a wrongly deported Maryland man.

Orlando Can't Stop Soccer Fans from Using Antigay Chant

The national Mexican soccer team is pleading with fans to "just stop it."

QUIZ: How Much Are You Like Broad City's Gay Pothead?

Caring roommate, compassionate friend, reliable drug dealer: Broad City's Jaime Castro is not perfect, but he's close. Are you a little like TV's most lovable gay character?

Democratic lawmakers fly to El Salvador and demand action on gay man Trump sent to CECOT prison

The calls for Andry Hernandez Romero's proof of life and wellness are growing.