Alfredo Moreno

May 16, 2024 | thebody.com | Alfredo Moreno

Like many other countries, Mexico has experienced its fair share of stigma against people living with HIV. As occurs in the U.S., the cause is religious bigotry, homophobia, or machismo―the perceived link between being born male and acting masculine enough―as well as a general lack of education regarding sexual health. Fortunately, there has been progress in recent years, thanks in no small part to Alaín Pinzón. 14 years ago, Pinzón learned that he was living with HIV.