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The case of Shakira Galíndez highlights a growing crisis for trans Venezuelan asylum seekers in the U.S.

19 Jun 2026, 08:00 GMT By Gabriela Mesones Rojo
The case of Shakira Galíndez highlights a growing crisis for trans Venezuelan asylum seekers in the U.S.

Shakira Galíndez fled Venezuela due to her vulnerability as a trans woman. Today, she is in a men’s detention facility, exposed to further discrimination, violence and deportation.