Mexico City, April 20, 2026 – In a significant step towards economic empowerment and inclusion, approximately 40 trans women and members of the sexual and gender diversity community participated in an entrepreneurship training course at the Mexico City Congress. The program, held this Monday, is the result of a collaboration agreement between the local Legislative Power and the Mexico City Social Development Fund (FONDESO).
Key Figures Attend Inauguration
The inauguration ceremony was led by Deputy Diana Sánchez Barrios, General Director of FONDESO, Daniela Cordero Arenas, and the Executive Secretary of the Mexico City Government’s Sexual Diversity Unit (UNADIS), Hilda Téllez Lino. Alayka Daneli Pérez Vega, from the Fundación Pro Diana Sánchez Barrios, was also present.
Held at the “Benito Juárez” Auditorium of the local Congress, attendees emphasized the importance of receiving training to start a business. They highlighted the various barriers they face, such as lack of fixed income, employment discrimination, ageism in the formal sector, and the absence of support networks.
“Canvas” Model for Business Development
Deputy Sánchez Barrios informed that the “Business Model” training program, specifically the “Canvas” model, will enable participants to quickly and structurally visualize, design, and evaluate key aspects of an entrepreneurial venture.
The Coordinator of the Parliamentary Association of Women for Feminist and Inclusive Commerce (APMCFI) explained that many members of this population group have faced discrimination from their families and in formal employment, forcing them to start their lives from scratch.
“Trans women, with courage and tenacity, move forward every day in a country that still owes them much, but that is changing thanks to their struggle. This training is a tool to change their reality,” Sánchez Barrios affirmed.
FONDESO’s Commitment to Financial Inclusion
For her part, the Head of FONDESO, Daniela Cordero, announced that the institution provides more than 44,000 loans annually to individuals who do not have access to traditional banking. This initiative aims to support them in generating income and supporting their families through their businesses.
Cordero also mentioned the seed capital financing, which consists of a non-reimbursable grant of up to 25,000 pesos for those wishing to start a business.
Economic Autonomy for Trans Women
The Head of UNADIS, Hilda Téllez, asserted that the training seeks the economic autonomy of women to fulfill their dreams. She noted that when the initiative was analyzed with FONDESO, it was identified that this sector lacks equal opportunities to access credit.
“We took on the task of seeing that it did not have to be the same access as that of any population, because we are starting from different grounds, where your identity (trans women) is often not recognized,” Téllez emphasized.
Community-Driven Rights and Advocacy
Alayka Denali Pérez Vega, in her participation, stated that members of the sexual and gender diversity community have gained their rights as a result of their own struggles.
She detailed that rights do not come on their own and are built from the community and networks created by civil society, as the real barriers and discrimination faced by them and other vulnerable groups are seen firsthand from the ground.
This initiative underscores a commitment from the Mexico City Congress and its partners to foster an inclusive environment where trans women and LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive economically and contribute to the city’s development.
Source: https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/comsoc-mujeres-trans-reciben-capacitacion-congreso-cdmx-7374-1.html
