Around 80,000 people took part this Saturday in the nineteenth edition of the Santiago Parade, the March for LGBTIQ+ Equality, convened by the Homosexual Integration and Liberation Movement (Movilh) to protest against potential setbacks in rights and to demand greater guarantees for sexual and gender diversities. The mobilization began around 2:00 p.m. at Plaza Italia, where families and demonstrators gathered with rainbow flags and protest signs to march along the Alameda toward Plaza Los Héroes, where a cultural event against discrimination was scheduled. The march was led by trans children and adolescents, accompanied by their families, with a special emphasis on protecting their rights. Movilh criticized statements by commentators and authorities that, in the organization's view, deny the gender identities of minors. Among the participants was Karina, mother of a 12-year-old trans boy, who explained why she joined the mobilization. "I am here for my son, whom I love. We have heard many brutalities against our children and against families like mine who support their transition processes," she said. The day was also marked by demands to advance the reform of the Zamudio Law, to push for legislation that punishes hate speech, and to establish a comprehensive sex education law. In that context, Movilh spokesperson Javiera Zúñiga stated that discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people increased by 27% over the past year, according to figures presented by the organization. "There have been promises and more promises from the State, but it doesn't deliver," the leader said regarding legislative progress. At the start of the march, Congresswoman Tamara Ramírez and various diplomatic authorities also took part, including Mexican Ambassador Laura Moreno, as well as representatives of the missions of Ireland, Australia, and Canada. They were joined by members of LGBTIQ+ and human rights organizations, such as Acción Gay, OTD, and AHF. Movilh warns of international lawsuit over fine During the event, Movilh also announced that it will turn to international bodies if the Chilean justice system does not overturn a fine imposed by the Santiago Local Police Court in connection with the previous Pride March. The fine, equivalent to 5 Monthly Tax Units (UTM), was imposed for noise disturbances in front of the Palacio de La Moneda and, according to the organization, is accompanied by a threat of imprisonment. "This is the most serious attack on freedom of expression of LGBTIQ+ demonstrations in Chile. It has never happened before. We say it forcefully: we are not a noise disturbance, and no peaceful demonstration is," Zúñiga said. The leader explained that Movilh has already filed a protection appeal to try to overturn the fine and warned that, if it does not obtain a favorable ruling, it will take the case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). "We hope justice will be done and the fine will be overturned; otherwise, we will sue the State of Chile before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. We will not be silenced," she said.