2020-founded Casa Lleca, staffed by trans women, is a Mexico City shelter offering a safe space and employment for the local LGBTQ+ community, despite 36 trans killings this year.

Casa Lleca, a shelter in Mexico City founded by activist Victoria Sámano in 2020, features a community kitchen staffed by trans women, providing both a safe space and dignified employment. This initiative supports the local LGBTQ+ community, serving up to 150 customers daily. Despite recent legislative progress, violence remains a significant issue, with 36 trans individuals killed in Mexico this year, highlighting ongoing challenges for the community.

October 09, 2024
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