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Lesbian Couple Becomes First LGBTQ Married Couple In Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, Daritza Araya Arguedas, 24, a judicial technician, and Alexandra Quirós Castillo, 29, a university student, dreamed of getting married but couldn’t do so until now, not that they didn’t want to, but the equal marriage was illegal.
High Court Pushes Bolivia To Take A First Step Towards Equal Marriage
An important decision has been made in Bolivia that could impact the entire LGBTQ community in the country.
Honduras Could Ban Marriage Equality In Its Constitution
Honduras is one of the few countries in Latin America and the world that has not legalized marriage equality yet.
New Lawsuit Set Precedent For LGBTQ+ Protections In Latin America
LGBTQ rights in Latin America are a major topic of discussion these days. A recent lawsuit filed in Honduras set precedent for LGBTQ protections throughout the region. The case was being heard by the Inter-American Court and was their first ruling on transphobic and LGBTQphobic violence against a person within its jurisdiction. This trial had many people watching to see if it will have ramifications for other countries in the area like Mexico, Brazil, or Colombia, who all share this court’s jurisdiction.