Weaving a Queer Space of Refuge, Resistance and Autonomy in Mexico City

Abstract

La Comune Lencha-Trans is a unique women-only space that combines the functions of a home, a shelter, and a cultural center. It was established in January 2020 with the intention of hosting poetry events and serving as a public kitchen. In this conversation Miranda Amatista shares the history of the space, which is organized and led by a group of lesbian, trans, and queer women, deeply connected to other feminist, trans, prisoner-rights, women vendors, and anti-capitalist political and social movements.Miranda emphasized their belief in the power of creating alternative spaces and ways of life as a form of resistance against the system. The commune is one such alternative, where they strive to foster a sense of community, empowerment, and solidarity.