It seemed like it was a thing of the pastBut no. Because the word “faggot”, as a term to insult and attack the LGTBI community, has returned. was heard at the trial for the murder of Samuel Luizand also at the University of Navarra, where several young people used this word to accuse Minister Marlaska.
In Spain, four out of ten LGBTI people was the victim of a hate crime and homophobic attacks are increasing. Over the past five years, There are 57,000 registered.
“LGTBIphobia increased in 2023, particularly attacks on public roads. “What are verbal attacks, but also physical attacks” » declares Eugeni Rodríguez, president of the National Network of Observatories against LGTBIphobia.
An example of this increase is the following press headline: “The bitter gold of Dennis González: They call “mermaid”, “trout” and “faggot” to the double Spanish synchronized swimming champion.
He is not the only one to adopt this style since Víctor Rodríguez, water polo player, denounced A rival called him a “faggot” several times during a match.
