- The writer is awarded for her work in favor of the memory and dignity of trans people.
- The award is presented in a symbolic edition that celebrates four decades of activism by COGAM.
- It joins figures like Eduardo Casanova and José Pablo López in this year’s list of winners.
Alana Portero will receive the prestigious Triángulo Cultura Award 2026 awarded by COGAM, in recognition of his literary work in creating references for trans lives. The entity highlights its ability to place experiences of diversity at the center of the current cultural imagination.
A reference of dignity and collective memory
COGAM’s decision to award Alana Portero is not coincidental. The writer has established herself as one of the most powerful voices in contemporary literature, using words to rescue the memory of trans identities. Through his work, he has managed to build a bridge between the intimate and the political, providing humanity and depth to realities that have historically been marginalized or treated in a caricatured manner by mass culture.
His narrative is not only limited to telling stories, but acts as a tool of resistance. In his texts, identity is not a static concept, but a process of collective construction that requires visibility and respect. This approach has allowed his work to resonate not only within the LGTBI+ community, but throughout civil society, fostering real empathy based on literary excellence and social commitment.
The Triángulo Awards within the framework of the 40th anniversary
The 2026 Triángulo Awards edition has a special relevance, since it coincides with the 40th anniversary of COGAM. This group, a pioneer in the defense of LGTBI+ rights in the Community of Madrid, wanted this year’s awards to reflect the maturity and strength of a movement that continues to face structural challenges. The awarding of the award to Portero symbolizes the organization’s commitment to a culture that defends diversity.
Alana Portero shares this year’s honor roll with other important names in the Spanish public sphere. The actor and director Eduardo Casanova and the president of RTVE, José Pablo López, They have also been confirmed as winners. This list of awardees underlines COGAM’s intention to recognize the positive influence on the media and the arts, critical sectors for social transformation.
