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A lively pageant took place in Mexico in honour of the Muxe community of heterosexuals, bisexuals, hypersexual, and transgender people. Despite being deeply entrenched in the Zapotec culture, the community has faced discrimination and violence.

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A lively pageant took place in Mexico in honour of the Muxe community of heterosexuals, bisexuals, hypersexual, and transgender people. Despite being deeply entrenched in the Zapotec culture, the community has faced discrimination and violence.

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