- Almería Diversidad warns of a spike in violence against the LGTBIQ+ community in Spain.
- In 2025, there were 28 reports of hate crimes in the province of Almería, and LGTBIfobia was the main reason.
- The association calls for condemning stigmatizing speeches, properly applying the discrimination aggravating factor, and creating protocols for local police.
LGTBIfobic violence in Almería and the rest of Spain is increasing, according to Almería Diversidad. In a statement from September 28, the association recalls that in 2025, 28 reports of hate crimes were filed in the province, most due to LGTBIfobia. It calls for concrete measures from institutions, courts, and local police.
How many LGTBIfobic assaults are there in Almería?
In 2025, 28 reports of hate crimes were filed in the province of Almería, and LGTBIfobia was the main reason. The association warns that these figures do not reflect the whole reality, as many situations of harassment and violence are never reported.
On a national scale, Almería Diversidad collects data from a report on hate crimes against LGTBI+ people: 54% of LGTBI+ people in Spain have suffered assaults or harassment.
The assaults that concern the community
The alert from Almería Diversidad is based on a series of recent assaults in different parts of Spain. The association cites these cases:
In Alicante, the death of a 27-year-old, which the association attributes to an assault due to his sexual orientation.
In Zamora, the assault on Bianca Lizbeth Fernández, Miss Trans Zamora and candidate for Miss Trans Spain, who suffered a jaw fracture after several people attacked her in a leisure venue.
In Cartagena, the assault on a young man during the festivities, and in Oviedo, the attack on two LGTBI+ activists during the patronal festivities.
Revista Rainbow already reported the homophobic assault on a councilor in Murcia, which reopened the debate on hate speeches.
Political speeches in the spotlight
Almería Diversidad criticizes interventions by public officials that it considers offensive to the community. Specifically, it mentions statements in the Region of Murcia, in the Parliament of the Canary Islands, and in the City Council of Madrid.
For the association, these speeches are part of the climate that accompanies the increase in violence.
What does Almería Diversidad ask for?
Almería Diversidad calls for three measures to curb LGTBIfobic violence:
- Condemn public officials whose behaviors “may pathologize, criminalize, or spread false information” about the community.
- Ensure that the discrimination aggravating factor is properly applied in judicial proceedings.
- Implement specific protection and training protocols for the local police of Almería municipalities.
Frequently asked questions
How many reports of hate crimes were there in Almería in 2025?
Twenty-eight, according to Almería Diversidad, with LGTBIfobia as the main reason.
What percentage of LGTBI+ people have suffered assaults or harassment in Spain?
54%, according to the report on hate crimes cited by the association.
What does Almería Diversidad ask from local police?
Specific protection and training protocols in the municipalities of Almería.
