Abel Ortiz

gay stylist and self-deportation advocate

Abel Ortiz is a gay stylist from Los Angeles who left the US due to fear of immigration enforcement under Trump. He now resides in Mexico City, finding a sense of belonging but also facing challenges like language barriers and homesickness. Ortiz views his move as a chance to redefine himself and is part of a larger trend of self-deportations. He has become an advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Mexico a...