Municipal and regional elections took place on Oct. 27
General Assembly taking place this week in New York
Men wearing hoodies disrupted June 29 event in Santiago
The proposed reform’s rejection represents a significant setback in the fight for nondiscrimination and equal rights in Chile
Activists throughout the region agree the elections offer a crucial opportunity to advance the inclusion and protection of LGBTQ+ rights
Felice Gorordo assumed role last year
Zamudio’s mother, Jacqueline Vera, said after the commission rejected López’s request, “we as a family are calmer”
Zamudio’s death in March 2012 sparked outrage across Chile & prompted lawmakers to pass a hate crimes & anti-discrimination bill
Advocacy group sent request to Education Minister Claudio Cataldo
Previous head of state signed marriage equality, gender identity laws
