Gays In Latin America
If you are gay, Latin America travel can be a mixed experience.. As a gay destination, some countries are far more welcoming than others.. Many of the countries are very religious and as such opposed to same sex relationships, sometimes to the extent of extreme .. Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina is the proud crown holder of being the gay capital of Latin America.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists warn that most homophobic murders in Latin America are never officially registered by local police or courts as such. One example is Brazil.
Although Latin America is one of the most devout Catholic regions in the world the majority of cities are quite Cosmopolitan and accepting of homosexuality. Places of high fashion such as Buenos Aires and Lima are full of gay friendly hotels and restaurants, not to mention trendy bars and clubs. The
Feb 26, 2017 · Latin America has the highest rates of against the LGBT community, but it also has some of the most progressive laws for LGBT equality and protection.
Most notably, whereas gay activists in the United States have waged a “civil rights struggle” to advance gay rights, including same-sex marriage, in much of Latin America gay activists have waged a …
Jun 03, 2013 · Latin America may be more LGBT-friendly than you think. This year’s edition of the “Spartacus International Gay Travel Index,” released in February, places several Latin …
Oct 29, 2018 · Across Latin America, women and men are about equally likely to oppose same-sex marriage, but adults (ages 18-34) are generally more supportive of gay marriage than are older adults. In Mexico, for example, 63% of those ages 18-34 say gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to marry, compared with 40% of those ages 35 and older.
Many countries in Latin America have been quick to adopt legislation towards the greater inclusion of LGBT individuals in society, but the struggle is far from over. México, Chile and Guatemala illustrate some of the differences, and the challenges looking forward. For a bigger picture, have a look at this map. Edgar Sosa Meyemberg was an
Oct 16, 2015 · Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay have legalised same-sex marriage. What explains the advance of gay rights in Latin America, and how far will they spread?
During our travels in Latin America, we went to some pretty awesome gay pride events, particularly in Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay. The most famous is of course in Sao Paolo, which is the largest in the world – these guys sure know how to put on a decent party. Here are our top gay pride events
