Pride Month 2025: Tukwila Pride Flag Raising

🏳️‍🌈✨ Join Entre Hermanos at the Tukwila Pride Flag Raising! ✨🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ June 2nd | 12:00 PM
📍 Tukwila City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd)

Kick off Pride Month with joy, color, and community! 🎉 Entre Hermanos is proud to join the City of Tukwila for their annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and you’re invited to stand tall with us!

Let’s raise the flag high and loud in celebration of love, identity, and inclusion! This is more than just a flag, it’s a symbol of the vibrant, resilient, and powerful LGBTQIA+ community in our region.

🎊 Bring your friends, your flags, and your best rainbow vibes. We’ll see you at Tukwila City Hall at noon sharp!

💬 Questions? Want to connect with us there? Reach out, we’d love to see you!

¡Con orgullo y con amor, celebremos juntos!

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🏳️‍🌈✨¡Acompaña a Entre Hermanos en la Ceremonia de Izamiento de la Bandera del Orgullo en Tukwila! ✨🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ 2 de junio | 12:00 PM
📍 Ayuntamiento de Tukwila (6200 Southcenter Blvd)

¡Demos inicio al Mes del Orgullo con alegría, color y comunidad! 🎉 Entre Hermanos se enorgullece de unirse a la Ciudad de Tukwila para su ceremonia anual de izamiento de la bandera del Orgullo, ¡y tú estás invitadx a celebrar con nosotrxs!

Vamos a levantar la bandera bien alto y con fuerza, en celebración del amor, la identidad y la inclusión. Esta bandera es mucho más que un símbolo, es un reflejo de la comunidad LGBTQIA+ vibrante, resistente y poderosa de nuestra región.

🎊 Trae a tus amistades, tus banderas y tu mejor vibra arcoíris—¡nos vemos en el Ayuntamiento de Tukwila al mediodía en punto!

💬 ¿Tienes preguntas? ¿Quieres conectar con nosotros allí? ¡Escríbenos, nos encantaría verte!

¡Con orgullo y con amor, celebremos juntos!

Pride Month 2025: Bellevue Pride Flag Raising

🏳️‍🌈✨ Join Entre Hermanos at the Bellevue Pride Flag Raising! ✨🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ June 4th | 12:00 PM
📍 Bellevue City Hall (450 110th Ave NE)

Kick off Pride Month with joy, color, and community! 🎉 Entre Hermanos is proud to join the City of Bellevue for their annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and you’re invited to stand tall with us!

Let’s raise the flag high and loud in celebration of love, identity, and inclusion! This is more than just a flag, it’s a symbol of the vibrant, resilient, and powerful LGBTQIA+ community in our region.

🎊 Bring your friends, your flags, and your best rainbow vibes. We’ll see you at Bellevue City Hall at noon sharp!

💬 Questions? Want to connect with us there? Reach out, we’d love to see you!

¡Con orgullo y con amor, celebremos juntos!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

🏳️‍🌈✨¡Acompaña a Entre Hermanos en la Ceremonia de Izamiento de la Bandera del Orgullo en Bellevue! ✨🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ 4 de junio | 12:00 PM
📍 Ayuntamiento de Bellevue (450 110th Ave NE)

¡Demos inicio al Mes del Orgullo con alegría, color y comunidad! 🎉 Entre Hermanos se enorgullece de unirse a la Ciudad de Bellevue para su ceremonia anual de izamiento de la bandera del Orgullo, ¡y tú estás invitadx a celebrar con nosotrxs!

Vamos a levantar la bandera bien alto y con fuerza, en celebración del amor, la identidad y la inclusión. Esta bandera es mucho más que un símbolo, es un reflejo de la comunidad LGBTQIA+ vibrante, resistente y poderosa de nuestra región.

🎊 Trae a tus amistades, tus banderas y tu mejor vibra arcoíris—¡nos vemos en el Ayuntamiento de Bellevue al mediodía en punto!

💬 ¿Tienes preguntas? ¿Quieres conectar con nosotros allí? ¡Escríbenos, nos encantaría verte!

¡Con orgullo y con amor, celebremos juntos!

Pride Month 2025: Seattle Pride in the Park

🏳️‍🌈🎉 Join Entre Hermanos at Seattle Pride in the Park! 🎉🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ Saturday, June 7 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Volunteer Park, Seattle

Pride season kicks off in the park—come celebrate with Entre Hermanos at Seattle Pride in the Park for a full day of music, food, fun, and LGBTQIA+ community joy!

Stop by our booth to learn more about our work, pick up some fun swag with Latine flair, and snap a selfie with our team! 📸💜 We’ll be sharing resources, making new connections, and celebrating our culture, resilience, and pride.

🌈 Whether you’re part of the Latine LGBTQIA+ community or an awesome ally, we’d love to see your smiling face and festive spirit!

🎶 Free admission | Family-friendly | Safe, inclusive vibes

Celebrate Pride with Entre Hermanos at the heart of the park!
See you June 7th at Volunteer Park!

Want to join us at the Seattle Pride Parade on June 29th? Register here!

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🏳️‍🌈🎉 Visítanos en Seattle Pride in the Park con Entre Hermanos 🎉🏳️‍🌈
🗓️ Sábado, 7 de junio | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Volunteer Park, Seattle

¡El Orgullo comienza en el parque! 🎊 Acompaña a Entre Hermanos en Seattle Pride in the Park para un día lleno de música en vivo, comida deliciosa, entretenimiento familiar y, por supuesto, ¡mucho orgullo y comunidad!

Pasa por nuestra mesa para conocer más sobre nuestros programas, recoger regalitos con amor latino, ¡y tomarte una selfie con nosotros! 📸💜 Estaremos compartiendo recursos, conectando con la comunidad y celebrando nuestras raíces y resistencias.

🌈 Ya seas parte de la familia LGBTQIA+ latine o un aliado orgulloso, ¡queremos verte allí con toda tu alegría y energía!

🎶 Entrada gratuita | Ambiente familiar | Espacio seguro y afirmativo

¡Celebra el Orgullo en comunidad con Entre Hermanos en el corazón del parque!
¡Nos vemos el 7 de junio en Volunteer Park!

¿Quieres participar con nosotros en el Desfile del Orgullo de Seattle el 29 de junio? ¡Inscríbete aquí!

Pride Parade 2025: “Carnaval”

👉 CLICK HERE TO MARCH WITH US!

🎉 Entre Hermanos Presents: CARNAVAL at Seattle Pride! 🎉
🗓️ June 29th | Seattle Pride Parade
🌈 2025 Pride Theme: LOUDER

This year, we’re turning up the volume and hitting the streets LOUDER than ever! Join Entre Hermanos as we bring the fire, rhythm, and joy of Latin CARNAVAL to Seattle Pride!

LOUDER means more than just volume. It’s about visibility, advocacy, and celebrating our resilience and strength in the face of opposition. And what better way to embody that spirit than with the bold, unapologetic energy of Carnaval?

💃🏽 Come dressed in your most festive Carnaval attire: feathers, sequins, masks, and colors that scream JOY. We’re marching in pride and power, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!Let’s dance, march, and raise our voices—LOUDER, prouder, and in full color with Entre Hermanos.

¡Viva el orgullo! ¡Viva el CARNAVAL! 🌟🌈🔥

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👉 ¡HAZ CLIC AQUI PARA MARCHAR CON NOSTOROS!

🎉 ¡Entre Hermanos presenta: CARNAVAL en el Seattle Pride! 🎉
🗓️ 29 de junio | Desfile del Orgullo en Seattle
🌈 Tema del Orgullo 2025: ¡MÁS FUERTE! (LOUDER)

¡Este año alzamos la voz más fuerte que nunca! Únete a Entre Hermanos mientras llevamos la alegría, el ritmo y el color del Carnaval Latino al desfile del Orgullo en Seattle.

¡MÁS FUERTE! no solo habla de volumen—es una llamada a la visibilidad, la defensa de nuestros derechos y la celebración de nuestra resiliencia y fortaleza. ¿Y qué mejor forma de representar eso que con la energía vibrante e inigualable del Carnaval?

💃🏽🪇 Vístete con tu atuendo más festivo de Carnaval: ¡plumas, lentejuelas, máscaras y colores vivos que reflejen tu orgullo y alegría! Marchamos con poder, amor y cultura… ¡y queremos que tú seas parte de esta fiesta!

Bailemos, marchemos y levantemos nuestras voces—¡más fuertes, con más orgullo y en todos los colores!

¡Viva el Orgullo! ¡Viva el CARNAVAL! 🌟🌈🔥


Drágame Brunch 2025: A Legacy of Celebration, Now Louder Than Ever🌈✨Una Tradición de Orgullo Que Crece Cada Año

by Pablo Castillo, Entre Hermanos’ Communications Director
Photography by Lydia Brewer

For the past seven years, our spring drag brunch has been a joyful, bold tradition in Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Latine community. This year, under a new name—Drágame Brunch—the celebration returned louder, prouder, and more vibrant than ever!


Durante los últimos siete años, nuestro brunch primaveral de drag ha sido una tradición alegre y valiente dentro de la comunidad LGBTQ+ latine de Seattle. Este año, bajo un nuevo nombre—Drágame Brunch—la celebración regresó más fuerte, más orgullosa y más vibrante que nunca. 

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Held on May 4th at Club Sur, this sold-out event brought together dazzling talent and deep community pride. Our host, the incredibly talented Yohanna Lara, led the afternoon with charisma and heart. In a moving moment, she shared how Yesenia, coordinator of Monarcas, played a key role in her own transition journey—reminding us all how powerful sisterhood and community can be. 


El 4 de mayo, Club Sur se llenó de vida con un evento completamente vendido que unió talento espectacular y un profundo sentido de comunidad. Nuestra anfitriona, la talentosísima Yohanna Lara, condujo la tarde con carisma y emoción. En un momento muy conmovedor, compartió cómo Yesenia, coordinadora del grupo Monarcas, fue una pieza clave en su proceso de transición—un poderoso recordatorio del impacto del apoyo y la hermandad entre mujeres trans. 

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The show featured unforgettable performances from Geneva Karr (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16), Kameron Michelle, Glenn Coco, Lady Gugu, and the unstoppable beats of DJ Kalef


El espectáculo incluyó actuaciones inolvidables de Geneva Karr (RuPaul’s Drag Race Temporada 16), Kameron Michelle, Glenn Coco, Lady Gugu, y la música sin descanso de DJ Kalef.

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We were proud to welcome the Grupo de Danzas Monarcas, a traditional Mexican dance collective that challenges gender norms in cultural performance—proving that tradition can evolve into something more inclusive and authentic. 


Tuvimos el honor de recibir al Grupo de Danzas Monarcas, un colectivo de danza tradicional mexicana que desafía las normas de género en la cultura folclórica—demostrando que la tradición puede transformarse en un espacio de inclusión y autenticidad. 

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Yesenia also took the stage herself, paying tribute to la chica dorada, Paulina Rubio, as part of a performance that blended joy, empowerment, and resistance. She represented Monarcas, the only support group led by and for trans Latinas in Washington State, hosted by Entre Hermanos. 


Yesenia también se subió al escenario, rindiendo homenaje a la chica dorada, Paulina Rubio, con una presentación llena de alegría, empoderamiento y resistencia. Ella representa al grupo Monarcas, el único grupo de apoyo dirigido por y para mujeres trans latinas en el estado de Washington, dentro de Entre Hermanos. 

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The event also featured a fabulous, show-stopping performance by our very own Entre Hermanos staff, with team members from Housing, Finances, Legal, Outreach, and Communications departments—dancing for a cause, with all tips going directly to our programs. 

Thank you to everyone who came, cheered, tipped generously, and showed up for our mission. Huge thanks to Lydia Brewer, who captured every vibrant moment in photos. 

This brunch is more than just a party—it’s a tradition of joy, community, and resilience.  

And it’s only getting bigger. 


Y por si fuera poco, el personal de Entre Hermanos se lució con una performance espectacular, uniendo a miembros de los departamentos de vivienda, finanzas, servicios legales, alcance y comunicación—todo por una buena causa: todas las propinas recaudadas se destinaron directamente a nuestros programas comunitarios. 

Gracias a todas las personas que asistieron, aplaudieron, dieron propinas generosas y se sumaron a nuestra misión. Y un agradecimiento especial a Lydia Brewer, quien capturó cada momento con su lente. 

Este brunch es más que una fiesta—es una tradición de orgullo, comunidad y resistencia. 


Y esto… ¡es solo el comienzo! 

LEO Party 2025

LEO PARTY XXII – Sunday, August 10th
Hosted by Aleksa Manila & Joe Torres

Join us for the 22nd annual LEO PARTY, an electrifying LGBTQ+ fundraiser benefitting Entre Hermanos, supported and organized by the LEO Foundation. This year’s celebration features none other than Seattle’s favorite and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 sensation, ANETRA!

🔥 Expect an unforgettable night with:
• Las Vegas GoGo Dancers
• Drag & Live Performances by:
 – Atasha Manila
 – El Jilguerillo
 – Roxy Doll
 – & MORE!
• Special appearance by The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

🎟️ Tickets 🎟️
Online Pre-Sale: $20 General | $40 VIP (includes hors d’oeuvres)
At the Door: $25 General | $50 VIP

Executive Director Edgar Longoria delivers a speech at the 2025 Dia de Muertos Gala. Background features wall of flowers.

‘Looking Toward the Next 50 Years of Pride’ Featuring Our Executive Director, Edgar Longoria

by Seattle Pride Magazine on March 1, 2025

We are beyond honored to have our Executive Director, Edgar Longoria, featured in Seattle Pride Magazine’s latest issue! In the article “Looking Toward the Next 50 Years of Pride,” Edgar joins influential voices such as Laurie Jinkins (Speaker of the House, WA State House of Representatives), Mattie Mooney(Co-founder of Taking B(l)ack Pride), Rosette Royale (Managing Editor of South Seattle Emerald), and Jamie Pedersen WA State Senate Majority Leader, to discuss the future of Pride and our LGBTQ+ community.

As the first Latine LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization in Washington, Entre Hermanos is proud to be part of this critical conversation about the future of our movement and the fight for equity, dignity, and visibility.

Original publication in Seattle Pride Magazine Spring 2025 Edition.

Last year marked a significant milestone in Seattle’s queer history as it honored the 50th anniversary of LGBTQIA2S+ Pride celebrations in Seattle. Now entering its 51st year, Seattle Pride asked local LGBTQIA2S+ leaders their hopes for the next 50 years.

Edgar Longoria: “To fully embrace intersectionality, the LGBTQIA2S+ community must not only acknowledge but actively center the voices of those who experience multiple layers of marginalization. This includes recognizing the specific challenges faced by immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, trans, and living with HIV. For these individuals, every aspect of their identity adds a layer of vulnerability—whether it’s being at risk for deportation, being denied gender-affirming care, or facing stigma in healthcare settings because of their HIV status. 

The community must prioritize providing accessible, culturally competent services that meet the needs of people at these intersections. Creating safe spaces where individuals don’t have to fear being “outed” or having their immigration status questioned is key to building trust and solidarity in these marginalized groups. 

Additionally, we need to ensure that leadership positions within the LGBTQIA2S+ movement reflect the full diversity of our community, including those most affected by systemic oppression. It’s not just about inclusion in conversation but about tangible, equitable access to resources, representation, and decision-making power for Latine trans and immigrant LGBTQIA2S+ people.”

Edgar Longoria: “The fear of deportation is a massive barrier that keeps many from accessing critical services, including healthcare, mental health support, and social services. Many undocumented trans individuals hesitate to seek help due to the fear that their immigration status will be reported, leaving them without the support they desperately need.

Transphobia is another significant issue. Trans individuals — particularly those who are undocumented — face systemic discrimination both within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and the larger society. This can result in high rates of violence, homelessness, and unemployment, as well as limited access to healthcare that is culturally competent or gender-affirming. All of these issues are compounded by the economic hardships faced by many immigrant families, leading to a cycle of poverty that is incredibly difficult to break.”

Edgar Longoria: “Health resources need to be radically more inclusive, accessible, and culturally competent. Latine individuals account for approximately 27% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S., despite being only 19% of the population (Center for Disease Control). Expanding access to PrEP, bilingual services, and community-led health initiatives is essential for prevention and care. To better serve this community, healthcare providers need to be trained on the intersectionality of these identities. 

Mental health services must also be expanded, particularly services that address the compounded trauma of migration, transphobia, racism, and HIV stigma. Creating safe spaces for undocumented, trans, and HIV+ individuals within healthcare settings is crucial to overcoming the deep mistrust many of these individuals have in institutions that have historically failed them.”

Edgar Longoria: “I hope today’s LGBTQIA2S+ leaders leave a legacy of truly inclusive activism that centers the voices and experiences of the most marginalized. The legacy I hope we leave is one where these individuals are no longer forced to fight for the basics: access to healthcare, safety, legal protections, and economic opportunities. I want future generations to inherit a community that does not just acknowledge but celebrates the complexity of their identities, ensuring that every person is seen and supported in all their intersections. 

As a queer leader, I hope my legacy will be one of advocacy for the most vulnerable, helping to ensure that future leaders don’t just fight for policy change but also actively dismantle the systems of oppression that affect the most marginalized. I want to be remembered for amplifying the voices of Latine trans individuals, undocumented immigrants, and HIV+ people, and for contributing to a world where they can live without fear, fully and unapologetically, as their authentic selves.”


A huge thank you to the Seattle Pride team for this opportunity! We are excited for what’s ahead, including all the incredible projects we will share at Seattle Pride 2025!

📖 Read the full interview here: https://seattlepride.org/news/looking-toward-the-next-50-years-of-pride

HRC Seattle’s 21st Annual Bowling for Equality

We’re back! The HRC Seattle annual bowling event is back, and we’re excited to be returning to West Seattle Bowl! Last year, HRC declared a state of emergency, and unfortunately, we’re in an even more urgent time. With relentless attacks, we have “No Time to Spare” in the fight for equality. So please join us for our fun and engaging afternoon of bowling from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and continue the fun upstairs at the Three 9 Lounge.

Tickets
Tickets are $40 per person ($20 for 18 & under) or $230 for a lane of 6. Included in your ticket price are 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, appetizers and an annual HRC membership or membership renewal!

Raffle, Auction, & Merch!
We’ll be having a raffle again this year, with half of the proceeds going to our local community partner organization, Entre Hermanos! Additionally, we’ll have a great silent auction and select HRC merchandise for purchase with an HRC membership.

SIGN UP TO BE A LANE CAPTAIN!
For even more fun, register as a lane captain and invite friends to select your lane when they purchase their own tickets. You’ll be prompted to join as a lane captain on the next page. We will add your name to the drop down list of lane captains within 72 hours of registering.

Thank you so much for your engagement and support and we can’t wait to see you at Strike For Equality!

Drágame Brunch

Organized by Entre Hermanos, this is more than just a drag brunch—it’s a movement, a celebration, and a powerful call to action! Now more than ever, we must create spaces where we can come together, grow, express ourselves freely, and uplift one another. This is our time to laugh, dance, connect, and build community with our LGBTQ+ family and allies!

At Entre Hermanos, we are committed to building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Latine LGBTQ+ community. But we can’t do it alone. With increasing challenges to legal protections, mental health access, and social equity, your support is more critical than ever.

Drágame Brunch isn’t just about jaw-dropping performances and bottomless mimosas (though we’ve got plenty of that! 😉)—it’s about raising essential funds to sustain life-changing programs, amplify advocacy efforts, and ensure that our community continues to thrive with dignity, safety, and pride.

By attending or sponsoring this event, you’re making a statement. You’re standing for inclusivity, social change, and the power of joyful resistance. You’re saying YES to community, YES to visibility, and YES to a future where we can all live freely and fabulously.

💃 So grab your best brunch outfit, round up your friends, and let’s make magic happen—because together, we create change! 🎉🏳️‍🌈

Entre Hermanos Official Statement: Stop Inhumane Immigration Policies!

[Español a continuación/Spanish below]

At Entre Hermanos, the first Latinx LGBTQ+ organization in the state of Washington, we raise our voices to denounce the cruel and unacceptable immigration practices implemented by the United States Federal Government. The recent decision to send migrants to Costa Rica and Panama as ‘bridge countries’ while their deportations are processed is a flagrant violation of human rights.

A few weeks ago, the U.S. government reached an agreement with the government of Costa Rica to transfer 200 migrants to that country, intending to use it as a transit point before deporting them to their countries of origin. This process has already been carried out with the dispatch of two planes, transporting a total of 200 people, including 81 children. Likewise, migrants sent to Panama face alarming and extremely vulnerable conditions.

The countries of origin of these individuals include Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Ghana, Jordan, China, Russia, India, Congo, Nepal, Yemen, Vietnam, and Georgia. All of them have cited economic, political, or armed conflict-related reasons for fleeing their countries. None of the individuals in the first deported group have criminal records. However, through these actions, they are being denied the right to seek asylum in the United States and are subjected to inhumane conditions in third countries.

Migrants are being forced to remain in these countries without security guarantees, without the right to free movement, and without access to legal representation. The facilities where they are held effectively function as prisons, criminalizing those who are merely seeking to survive.

This situation is even more critical for those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Many of these individuals flee precisely because of persecution in their countries of origin, where their lives are in danger due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, the ‘bridge countries’ to which they are being sent offer no guarantees of safety, as they have a history of discrimination and systematic violence against our community. This deportation policy is not only cruel but also puts the lives of LGBTQ+ migrants at direct risk.

We are deeply alarmed by the fate of the 81 children deported to Costa Rica. There is no clear information regarding the guarantee of their fundamental rights, including education, healthcare, and protections in the event they are unaccompanied minors. Additionally, the conditions in which people sent to Panama find themselves are extremely concerning, with reports of isolation, lack of medical attention, and arbitrary detention in remote areas such as the Darién jungle.

Entre Hermanos demands:

  1. Immediate cessation of deportations to ‘bridge countries.’
  2. Absolute respect for the right to asylum and the guarantee of due process for every migrant.
  3. Protection of the human rights of all LGBTQ+ individuals and the migrant community as a whole.
  4. Transparency regarding the whereabouts and conditions of the children deported to Costa Rica and Panama.

We urgently call on the international community, human rights organizations, and civil society not to remain silent in the face of these systematic violations. We cannot stand silently in the face of policies that continue to criminalize migration and endanger the lives of the most LGBTQ+ individuals.

Entre Hermanos Comunicado Oficial: ¡Basta de Políticas Migratorias Inhumanas!

Desde Entre Hermanos, la primera organización latine LGBTQ+ del estado de Washington, alzamos nuestra voz para denunciar las prácticas migratorias crueles e inaceptables implementadas por el Gobierno Federal de los Estados Unidos. La reciente decisión de enviar personas migrantes a Costa Rica y Panamá como ‘países puente’ mientras se procesan sus deportaciones es una flagrante violación de los derechos humanos.

Hace unas semanas, el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos acordó con el Gobierno de Costa Rica el traslado de 200 personas migrantes a ese país, con el propósito de utilizarlo como punto de tránsito antes de ser deportadas a sus países de origen. Este proceso ya se ha materializado con el envío de dos aviones, transportando a un total de 200 personas, incluidos 81 niños y niñas. De igual manera, las personas migrantes enviadas a Panamá enfrentan condiciones alarmantes y de extrema vulnerabilidad.

Los países de origen de estas personas incluyen Uzbekistán, Afganistán, Irán, Armenia, Turquía, Azerbaiyán, Ghana, Jordania, China, Rusia, India, Congo, Nepal, Yemen, Vietnam y Georgia. Todas ellas han argumentado razones económicas, políticas o conflictos armados como motivos para huir de sus países. Ninguna de las personas del primer grupo deportado posee antecedentes criminales. Sin embargo, con estas acciones, se les niega el derecho a solicitar asilo en los Estados Unidos y se les somete a condiciones inhumanas en terceros países.

Las personas migrantes están siendo forzadas a permanecer en estos países sin garantías de seguridad, sin derecho a la libre circulación y sin acceso a representación legal. Los centros donde son retenidas funcionan, en la práctica, como cárceles, criminalizando a quienes solo buscan sobrevivir.

Esta situación es aún más crítica para quienes forman parte de la comunidad LGBTQ+. Muchas de estas personas huyen precisamente de la persecución en sus países de origen, donde sus vidas corren peligro debido a su orientación sexual o identidad de género. Sin embargo, los ‘países puente’ a los que están siendo enviadas tampoco garantizan su seguridad, ya que cuentan con antecedentes de discriminación y violencia sistemática contra nuestra comunidad. Esta política de deportación no solo es cruel, sino que también pone en riesgo directo la vida de personas LGBTQ+ migrantes.

Nos alarma profundamente el destino de los 81 niños deportados a Costa Rica. No existe información clara sobre la garantía de sus derechos fundamentales, incluyendo educación, acceso a la salud y protección en caso de ser menores no acompañados. Además, las condiciones en las que se encuentran las personas enviadas a Panamá son extremadamente preocupantes, con reportes de aislamiento, falta de atención médica y detención arbitraria en áreas remotas como la selva del Darién.

Desde Entre Hermanos exigimos:

  1. El cese inmediato de las deportaciones a ‘países puente’.
  2. El respeto absoluto al derecho de asilo y la garantía de un debido proceso para cada persona migrante.
  3. La protección de los derechos humanos de todas las personas LGBTQ+ y de la comunidad migrante en general.
  4. Transparencia sobre el paradero y las condiciones de los niños migrantes enviados a Costa Rica y Panamá.

Hacemos un llamado urgente a la comunidad internacional, a organizaciones de derechos humanos y a la sociedad civil para que no permanezcan en silencio ante estas violaciones sistemáticas. No podemos permitir que se sigan implementando políticas que criminalizan la migración y ponen en riesgo la vida de las personas más vulnerables.