Transgender Woman Sentenced with Consideration for Her Unique Challenges
January 29, 2026
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Brazil has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for cocaine trafficking. During her detention, she was placed in a separate space to avoid risks such as violence and targeting. Her lawyer highlighted the challenges she would face due to language barriers and isolation. The court acknowledged the difficulties faced by transgender inmates and called for a permanent arrangement in her case. There was an emphasis on the need to respect human dignity during the implementation of her sentence.