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Colombian Activist Fights to Ban Conversion Therapy

10/14/2025

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Story summary

Danne Belmont, a Colombian trans activist, pushes a bill to ban conversion therapy.
The measure would protect LGBTQ+ individuals like Juan Viana, who suffered trauma.
The third bill in three years has broad party support but faces conservative opposition.
Survivors, including David Zuluaga, describe lasting impacts of conversion therapy, documented in over 100 countries.

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Story summary

Danne Belmont, a Colombian trans activist, pushes a bill to ban conversion therapy.
The measure would protect LGBTQ+ individuals like Juan Viana, who suffered trauma.
The third bill in three years has broad party support but faces conservative opposition.
Survivors, including David Zuluaga, describe lasting impacts of conversion therapy, documented in over 100 countries.