According to the complainant, Javier Carrera, model and fitness content creator, he and his partner were walking and holding hands along the San Juan Avenuewhen a group of men, without saying a word, began to insult them and make hurtful comments due to their sexuality.
The victim responded by demanding respect, which is why the four attackers, who worked in a nearby motorcycle workshop, attacked the couple with blows. Javier’s companion was immobilized and they forced him to see the beating on your partner.
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The seriousness of the events forced Javier to pass two days hospitalized under neurological observation. Social networks were flooded with messages of support and calls to action, while the complaint reached the Attorney General’s Office.
This act of hate resonates beyond the streets of Medellín, reflecting the vulnerability that the LGBT+ community still faces in Colombia.
The LGBTI community is on the alert
This case adds to the more than 500 incidents of violence reported against the LGBT+ community in the city in 2024a year marked by alarming numbers of physical and psychological attacks. The community asks for justice, and the case becomes a turning point to question the effectiveness of the authorities and the protection of human rights in Colombia.
The victim expressed that the physical pain was outweighed by the emotional pain of seeing her partner held down and forced to watch helplessly.
This event adds to the worrying statistics of violence against the LGBT+ population in Colombia. During the first half of 2024, the Ombudsman’s Office attended to 286 cases of violence against people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, with 27% of them related to physical violence.
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**Interview with Javier Carrera: A Victim of Homophobic Violence in Medellín**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Javier. Can you start by telling us what happened on the evening of the attack?
**Javier Carrera:** Thank you for having me. My partner and I were simply walking hand in hand along San Juan Avenue when we were confronted by a group of men. They started to hurl insults at us based on our sexuality, which was completely unprovoked.
**Interviewer:** That sounds incredibly distressing. How did you respond to their aggression?
**Javier Carrera:** I responded by demanding respect for us as individuals. But instead of stopping, the situation escalated. The four men attacked us. They managed to immobilize my partner and forced him to witness me getting beaten up. It was a terrifying experience.
**Interviewer:** I can’t imagine how you felt during that ordeal. What injuries did you sustain as a result of the attack?
**Javier Carrera:** I was severely beaten and ended up spending two days in the hospital under neurological observation. The physical pain was intense, but the emotional impact has been even more profound.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that social media played a significant role in the aftermath of this incident. Can you elaborate on that?
**Javier Carrera:** Yes, after the attack, social media was flooded with messages of support, which really helped me and my partner feel less isolated. People were calling for justice, and we submitted our complaint to the Attorney General’s Office. The response from the community has been overwhelming.
**Interviewer:** Given your experience, what message do you hope to convey to others who might find themselves in similar situations?
**Javier Carrera:** It’s crucial for everyone to understand that no one should have to endure violence or hate because of who they love. We need greater awareness and support systems for LGBTQ+ individuals. It’s essential to stand against machismo, homophobia, and injustice, so that we can build a safer society for everyone.
**Interviewer:** Javier, thank you for sharing your story. We wish you and your partner all the strength in your recovery and in your fight for justice.
**Javier Carrera:** Thank you for highlighting these issues. Together, we can make a difference.
