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Barranco, February 6, 2026 – Peruvian actress Johanna San Miguel is facing a backlash after expressing views on transgender identity that activists are calling transphobic.The controversy erupted following a reaction on Instagram too a post discussing legal recognition of trans women in the United Kingdom.
A Public Reaction Sparks Debate
The actress’s comments ignited a firestorm of criticism and a planned demonstration.
- San Miguel reacted with an applause emoji to a post questioning the legal recognition of trans women as women.
- She afterward stated her belief that “there are only men and women” and described the processes trans individuals undergo as complex.
- She expressed discomfort with trans women entering girls’ bathrooms.
- LGBTQ+ rights groups have condemned her statements as transphobic and are organizing a protest.
San miguel initially reacted with an applause emoji to a post questioning the legal recognition of trans women as women. She then doubled down, asserting her position that, in her view, only men and women exist.
Stand-in against transphobia
san Miguel further elaborated, stating that if she had a daughter, she would be uncomfortable with men who have “gone through hormones, drugs and operations” entering girls’ bathrooms.While claiming to respect trans people,she also stated she does not support the rights thay advocate for.
Activist Response and Planned protest
The comments quickly drew condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups. Féminas Perú announced a sit-in protest scheduled for February 6 at 7:00 pm at the Bianca Convention Center in the Barranco district. The collective aims to challenge the minimization of trans identity and combat transphobia.
Commentary by Johanna San Miguel
In a statement released on instagram,Féminas Perú labeled San Miguel’s statements as “not opinion,it is transphobia.” The group warned that denying the existence of trans women and associating them with danger perpetuates misinformation that fuels hatred, violence, and exclusion. They emphasized that a public figure’s expression of such views legitimizes discrimination and the denial of rights.
Journalist and trans rights activist Gianna camacho described San Miguel’s comments as “hate speech” and “ignorance appealing to morality.” camacho clarified that respect for gender identity is not contingent on hormone therapy or surgical procedures. “it’s not that they want us out of the bathroom, it’s that they want us out of society, but what a shame, because we are already here and we are not going to leave,” she stated.
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