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
Topic: Feature
Source URL: https://globalvoices.org/2026/06/19/the-case-of-shakira-galindez-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.