Hate crimes against the LGTBI community continue to increase in Spain. This is reflected in the most recent data, which point to a worrying escalation of violence, with a 16.3% of LGTBI people assaulted in the last year. Far from being isolated incidents, the figures paint a picture in which many people feel threatened solely because of their orientation or identity.
The cases are repeated in different parts of the country. From a brutal aggression by security members against a couple in Madrid during a Yurena concert, to the attack on a trans woman in León, passing through young people assaulted in Almería or Alicante, or the recent episode of some students against a teacher in Mallorca. These episodes evidence a reality that worries associations, which denounce an increase in violence and a setback in rights and security. “Steps are being taken backward,” warns Ronny de la Cruz, president of COGAM.
LGTBI collectives also point to the impact of public discourse on this situation, warning that certain messages can fuel rejection towards diversity. The result is a climate in which many people live in fear of showing themselves as they are, a reality that, in the midst of 2026, once again brings to the table the urgency of reinforcing protection, education, and social awareness.
