The year was tense in the political sphere. The country's conservative wing made strong attacks against the gay community. In the National Congress, the evangelical group continued to attack LGBT people. Deputy Jean Wyllys was the voice of the community and represented it very well. JR Guzzo's ultra-homophobic text in Veja magazine caused controversy, as did the attack on law student André Baliera. The young man who was attacked in São Paulo captured the media and social networks with his story. Check out the most read news.
Boy victim of homophobia commits suicide in Vitória; parents blame their son's school
Gay suffers homophobic attack on SP avenue; “He was beaten badly,” said the attacker; see video
Veja magazine publishes article against gay marriage and criminalization of homophobia
Deputy Jean Wyllys refuses to debate homophobia with Jair Bolsonaro
Chupa Viadada: homophobic post by Jair Bolsonaro's son could cost him R$1,5 million
