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Drag Anchor Amanda Drag Highlights LGBTQ Issues, Faces Death Threats

5/31/2026

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Guillermo Barraza adopts the drag persona Amanda Drag to anchor Canal Once’s news show “La Verdrag.”
As Amanda Drag, he presents investigative reports and LGBTQ+ interviews on the Mexico City-filmed program.
The show seeks visibility for Mexico’s queer community, which faces daily harassment and prejudice.
Barraza says the Amanda Drag alter ego lets him speak freely because threats target the character, not him, despite receiving death threats.

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Story summary

Guillermo Barraza adopts the drag persona Amanda Drag to anchor Canal Once’s news show “La Verdrag.”
As Amanda Drag, he presents investigative reports and LGBTQ+ interviews on the Mexico City-filmed program.
The show seeks visibility for Mexico’s queer community, which faces daily harassment and prejudice.
Barraza says the Amanda Drag alter ego lets him speak freely because threats target the character, not him, despite receiving death threats.