Vox Deputy in Murcia Calls Transgender People 'Disturbed'

A Vox party deputy in Murcia called transgender people 'disturbed'. This happened during a recent political debate. His words caused a major reaction on social media.

Many people criticized the Murcia politician harshly. Activists and citizens denounced his comments as transphobic. The term 'disturbed' is considered very offensive to the trans community.

Vox is a radical right-wing party in Spain. This party frequently opposes LGBTQ+ rights. Its representatives have made similar comments before.

Spain's transgender community has fought for rights for years. In 2023, Spain approved the so-called Trans Law. This law makes gender change simpler. However, parties like Vox strongly opposed this law.

The deputy's words generated thousands of comments on Twitter and Instagram. Many users demanded a public apology. LGBTQ+ organizations also issued statements of condemnation.

Mental health experts reject the idea that being trans is a disorder. The World Health Organization removed transsexuality from its disease list in 2018. Health professionals consider these statements harmful.

Trans activists noted this type of speech has real consequences. Transgender people already face high discrimination levels. Politicians' comments can increase violence and social exclusion risks.

The political debate about transgender rights remains intense in Spain. Progressive parties defended the trans community after the statements. They called on the deputy to withdraw his words and apologize.

So far, the Vox deputy has not retracted his comments. The party has issued no official statement. The controversy continues growing in Spanish media.