The LGBT+ Pride March took place in Querétaro on Saturday, June 13, 2026. During the event, groups of people were reported to have engaged in graffiti and caused damage to the Government Palace building, located in the Plaza de Armas.
In response to these events, the Pride and Dignity March Organizing Committee reaffirmed its commitment to holding demonstrations peacefully and within a framework of respect for human rights. In a formal statement, the Committee categorically distanced itself from the acts of vandalism, noting that they were:
“Carried out by groups or individuals promoting conduct contrary to the values of respect, inclusion, peace, and the defense of human rights that the march and its organizing committee represent.”
Furthermore, they expressed a willingness to “listen, engage in dialogue, and contribute to clarifying the events that took place, always prioritizing truth, mutual respect, and the well-being of the people involved.”
For its part, the government of Querétaro, led by Mauricio Kuri (of the PAN party), issued an official statement highlighting that, “in general terms, the march was conducted peacefully and in an atmosphere of respect for the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.”
The state government reiterated its respect for the peaceful defense of various social causes but took a firm stance regarding property damage: “No social expression or demand can justify actions that violate public property or damage assets belonging to all the people of Querétaro.” In light of this situation, the Government Secretariat urged the competent authorities to conduct the necessary investigations to determine accountability.
This incident occurs against a backdrop of already tense political relations between the state government and sexual minority groups. A recent precedent involves the Gender Identity Law, which was approved by the 61st Legislature on April 30 but subsequently vetoed by Governor Mauricio Kuri González. The leader justified his veto by arguing that the initiative was “driven by the radical left” and allowed children and adolescents to change the sex listed on their birth certificates based on their self-perception. According to the state official, this law “goes against the values, upbringing, and integrity of families in Querétaro.”
At the time, LGBT+ and human rights groups responded sharply to the veto, accusing the governor of “lying openly to appease the far-right and spread moral panic” in the state.
Source: infobae
