The Cuir Archive is a digital repository dedicated to preserving and showcasing Argentine cinema through a cuir lens. The term "cuir" is used here to encompass a broader spectrum of identities and experiences related to gender and sexuality, going beyond the traditional LGBTQ+ acronym.

The collaborative initiative between Caribe Afirmativo and the Division of Search for Missing People aims to consolidate a robust framework for addressing the critical issue of missing LGBTIQ+ individuals within the context of armed conflict. This endeavor recognizes the multifaceted challenges inherent in such a search, necessitating a comprehensive approach that encompasses social, political, and institutional dimensions.

In 2021, Tehuel de La Torre went to a job interview and never came back. In an economic context of crisis and lack of opportunities for the trans community, Tehuel attended the interview with optimism, but sadly was attacked by two transphobic killers. Four years after the crime, the trans community in Argentina is demanding justice.

According to recent reports, the trans woman killed in Medellin, Colombia, has been identified as Montealegre Manrique, but no relatives have claimed the body. The victim was found in a short-term rental apparently rented by a British man, the main suspect in the crimes.

According to recent reports, the trans woman killed in Medellin, Colombia, has been identified as Montealegre Manrique, but no relatives have claimed the body. The victim was found in a short-term rental apparently rented by a British man, the main suspect in the crimes.

During the last days of January, different trans organizations from Brazil met in a big event with activists from different cities. During the conference, they talked about the new challenges and goals for political activism in 2025.

During the last days of January, different trans organizations from Brazil met in a big event with activists from different cities. During the conference, they talked about the new challenges and goals for political activism in 2025.

Giacomo Bocchio, the famous Peruvian chef and TV celebrity who was a judge on the reality show The Great Chef, was invited to a podcast where he expressed his opposition to human rights and the gender neutral toilets recently opened at the Jorge Chavez airport in the city of Lima.

Giacomo Bocchio, the famous Peruvian chef and TV celebrity who was a judge on the reality show The Great Chef, was invited to a podcast where he expressed his opposition to human rights and the gender neutral toilets recently opened at the Jorge Chavez airport in the city of Lima.

A beacon of hope for the travesti-trans community in Mar del Plata, Hogar Dignidad Trans, opened its doors in February 2025. The house, steeped in history, provides permanent housing for four people, with plans to expand and offer temporary shelter for three more.

A beacon of hope for the travesti-trans community in Mar del Plata, Hogar Dignidad Trans, opened its doors in February 2025. The house, steeped in history, provides permanent housing for four people, with plans to expand and offer temporary shelter for three more.

Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Mexico Mexico Colombia Colombia Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay Argentina Argentina Argentina Chile Chile Mexico Argentina The feminist and LGBT movements in Latin America are thriving! They are fighting and resisting against conservative governments. Here are some pictures that show the living struggle in defense of transgender and feminist conquests.

Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Mexico Mexico Colombia Colombia Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay Argentina Argentina Argentina Chile Chile Mexico Argentina The feminist and LGBT movements in Latin America are thriving! They are fighting and resisting against conservative governments. Here are some pictures that show the living struggle in defense of transgender and feminist conquests.

After the disgusting statements made by Javier Milei in the last Davos Economic Forum, the Argentine LGBT and feminist community organized a huge demonstration (around one million people) against the transphobic and homophobic messages expressed by the President. The next 8M celebrations will see many demonstrations, the most important of which will be led by the LGBT Anti-Fascist Assembly.

After the disgusting statements made by Javier Milei in the last Davos Economic Forum, the Argentine LGBT and feminist community organized a huge demonstration (around one million people) against the transphobic and homophobic messages expressed by the President. The next 8M celebrations will see many demonstrations, the most important of which will be led by the LGBT Anti-Fascist Assembly.

Ecuadorian-born Kenia Bonilla is the first trans woman to compete in the Miss Universe 2025 international beauty pageant. Recent changes to the pageant's rules, which allow for the participation of a diverse group of women, open the door for Bonilla and other trans women.

Mexico's Federal Court ruled in favor of two trans women who were discriminated against in a shopping mall in 2015. According to the court, the commercial building committed discriminatory acts when it denied the use of the women's restroom and expelled the trans woman with the security guards.

After Yamandu Orsi won the presidency of Uruguay, Colette Spinetti, a historic transgender activist, was chosen to be the Secretary of Human Rights of Uruguay. Spinetti is the first trans woman to …

During the last Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the Paraiso de Tuiuti dancers honoured Xica Manicongo, the oldest known trans woman. The school of samba and the trans association Antra worked together to tell Xica's story at the biggest event in Brazil.

From left to right: Laura Victoria Martes, Rojo Genesis, Nuria González and Amanda Michel Ríos during the second edition of "Plasticity's incarnated". In the city of Mexico, a new space was opened to defend trans memories and cultural practices. A group of trans artists and activists created a new project, collaborative and independent, that challenges the sense commonly associated with museums.

Last Friday, more than 40 thousand people denounced that the $Libra coin was a fraud promoted by the Argentine president Javier Milei. The loss of money amounts to 4 billion dollars, 40 times the budget spent on gender policies in Argentina.

From left to right: Laura Victoria Martes, Rojo Genesis, Nuria González and Amanda Michel Ríos during the second edition of "Plasticity's incarnated". In the city of Mexico, a new space was opened to defend trans memories and cultural practices. A group of trans artists and activists created a new project, collaborative and independent, that challenges the sense commonly associated with museums.