Desperado (1995) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a heterosexual romance and a revenge narrative, therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate.

The film "Desperado" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a mariachi's quest for revenge against a drug lord, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.

The film features Carolina, the main female character, who participates in several action sequences. However, her victories against male opponents are consistently achieved through the use of firearms from a distance, rather than through close-quarters physical combat or melee weapon engagements.

Desperado is a sequel to El Mariachi, continuing the story of the male protagonist. No characters from the previous film or any external source material were established as one gender and then portrayed as a different gender in Desperado.

The character El Mariachi, originally portrayed by Mexican actor Carlos Gallardo in 'El Mariachi,' is played by Spanish actor Antonio Banderas in 'Desperado.' This change is considered a shift in ethnicity/nationality, not a race swap, as both actors are generally perceived as being of European descent.