Advocates from Latin America, Caribbean testified in D.C.
Lawmakers cite violence, discrimination in three countries
Nelson ArambĆŗ was nearly kidnapped last September
Trans people in hemisphere have life expectancy of under 35 years
Country seen as āa bridgeā to the U.S.
Sept. 15 incident occurred near Nelson ArambĆŗās home
Country has the world's highest murder rate
Trans woman fears ādeathā if returned to Honduras
Agency last week added gay-specific information to web site
Palacios on U.S. tour raising awareness of 89 anti-LGBT murders