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{{Infobox LGBT rights | {{Infobox LGBT rights | ||
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|status = Legal | |status = Legal | ||
|penalty = | |penalty = Abolished since 2018 when Constitution was reformed | ||
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|discrimination = Anti Discrimination Law (2011), Constitution (2018) | |discrimination = Anti Discrimination Law (2011), Constitution (2018) | ||
|recognition = Yes | |recognition = Yes | ||
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|adoption = | |adoption = Yes | ||
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'''Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender''' ('''LGBT''') rights in '''Republic of La Boca''' | '''Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender''' ('''LGBT''') rights in '''Republic of La Boca''' is among the most advanced in [[Latin America]] and the world, with LGBT people having marriage rights available nationwide since September 2, 2018, although LGBT people still face social challenges. | ||
On September 2, 2018, the [[National Assembly]] voted in favor of granting same-sex couples the same 112 legal rights as married couples. The decision was approved by a 150–131 vote with ten | On September 2, 2018, the [[National Assembly]] voted in favor of granting same-sex couples the same 112 legal rights as married couples. The decision was approved by a 150–131 vote with ten abstentions; Ten MPs abstained because they had spoken publicly in favor of same-sex unions when they were attorney general. | ||
Consequently, on September 2, 2018, the [[National Assembly|National Assembly]] legalized [[same-sex marriage]] in the entire country in a 150–131 vote by issuing a ruling that orders all civil registers of the country to perform same-sex marriages and convert any existing civil unions into marriages if the couples so desire. [[Joaquín Dantes]], then president of the Council of Justice and the [[Supreme Federal Court]], said in the decision that notaries cannot continue to refuse to "perform a civil wedding or the conversion of a stable civil union into a marriage between persons of the same sex. | Consequently, on September 2, 2018, the [[National Assembly|National Assembly]] legalized [[same-sex marriage]] in the entire country in a 150–131 vote by issuing a ruling that orders all civil registers of the country to perform same-sex marriages and convert any existing civil unions into marriages if the couples so desire. [[Joaquín Dantes]], then president of the Council of Justice and the [[Supreme Federal Court]], said in the decision that notaries cannot continue to refuse to "perform a civil wedding or the conversion of a stable civil union into a marriage between persons of the same sex. | ||
The status of [[LGBT rights]] in Republic of La Boca has expanded since the end of the [[History of Brazil (1964–1985)|military dictatorship]] in October 2011, and the creation of the new [[Constitution of Republic of La Boca]] of 2018. In 2012, a survey conducted in 10 Boquense cities found that 7.8% of men identified as gay with [[bisexual]] males accounting for another 2.6% of the total population (for a total of 10.4%). The Boquense lesbian population was 4.9% of females with [[bisexual]] women reaching 1.4% (for a total of 6.3%). There are no nationwide statistics. | The status of [[LGBT rights]] in Republic of La Boca has expanded since the end of the [[History of Brazil (1964–1985)|military dictatorship]] in October 2011, and the creation of the new [[Constitution of Republic of La Boca]] of 2018. In 2012, a survey conducted in 10 Boquense cities found that 7.8% of men identified as gay with [[bisexual]] males accounting for another 2.6% of the total population (for a total of 10.4%). The Boquense lesbian population was 4.9% of females with [[bisexual]] women reaching 1.4% (for a total of 6.3%). There are no nationwide statistics. | ||
According to the [[Guinness World Records]], the [[Quilmes Gay Pride Parade]] is the South American's largest LGBT Pride celebration, with 2 thousand people attending in 2018. The Republic of La Boca had 602 [[same-sex couple]]s living together, according to the Boquense Census of 2011. The country has about 300 active [[LGBT organization]]s. | According to the [[Guinness World Records]], the [[Quilmes Gay Pride Parade]] is the South American's largest LGBT Pride celebration, with 2 thousand people attending in 2018. The Republic of La Boca had 602 [[same-sex couple]]s living together, according to the Boquense Census of 2011. The country has about 300 active [[LGBT organization]]s. | ||
According to a 2017 [[La Verdad]] survey, the percentage of Boquenses who think homosexuality should be accepted by society had increased from 35% in 2011 to 62% in 2017. However, Republic of La Boca is reported to have the highest LGBT murder rate in the world, with more than 380 murders in 2017 alone, an increase of 20% compared to 2016. That same year, [[Republic of La Boca]] also reported the highest homicide rate in its history, with a total of 63,880 homicides. | |||
According to a 2017 [[La Verdad]] survey, the percentage of Boquenses who think homosexuality should be accepted by society had increased from 35% in 2011 to 62% in 2017. However, the Republic of La Boca is reported to have the highest LGBT murder rate in the world, with more than 380 murders in 2017 alone, an increase of 20% compared to 2016. That same year, [[Republic of La Boca]] also reported the highest homicide rate in its history, with a total of 63,880 homicides. | |||
Latest revision as of 19:42, 19 January 2023
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| Status | Legal |
| Penalty | Abolished since 2018 when Constitution was reformed |
| Gender identity | Yes |
| Military | Legal |
| Discrimination protections | Anti Discrimination Law (2011), Constitution (2018) |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | Yes |
| Adoption | Yes |
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in Republic of La Boca is among the most advanced in Latin America and the world, with LGBT people having marriage rights available nationwide since September 2, 2018, although LGBT people still face social challenges.
On September 2, 2018, the National Assembly voted in favor of granting same-sex couples the same 112 legal rights as married couples. The decision was approved by a 150–131 vote with ten abstentions; Ten MPs abstained because they had spoken publicly in favor of same-sex unions when they were attorney general. Consequently, on September 2, 2018, the National Assembly legalized same-sex marriage in the entire country in a 150–131 vote by issuing a ruling that orders all civil registers of the country to perform same-sex marriages and convert any existing civil unions into marriages if the couples so desire. Joaquín Dantes, then president of the Council of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court, said in the decision that notaries cannot continue to refuse to "perform a civil wedding or the conversion of a stable civil union into a marriage between persons of the same sex. The status of LGBT rights in Republic of La Boca has expanded since the end of the military dictatorship in October 2011, and the creation of the new Constitution of Republic of La Boca of 2018. In 2012, a survey conducted in 10 Boquense cities found that 7.8% of men identified as gay with bisexual males accounting for another 2.6% of the total population (for a total of 10.4%). The Boquense lesbian population was 4.9% of females with bisexual women reaching 1.4% (for a total of 6.3%). There are no nationwide statistics.
According to the Guinness World Records, the Quilmes Gay Pride Parade is the South American's largest LGBT Pride celebration, with 2 thousand people attending in 2018. The Republic of La Boca had 602 same-sex couples living together, according to the Boquense Census of 2011. The country has about 300 active LGBT organizations.
According to a 2017 La Verdad survey, the percentage of Boquenses who think homosexuality should be accepted by society had increased from 35% in 2011 to 62% in 2017. However, the Republic of La Boca is reported to have the highest LGBT murder rate in the world, with more than 380 murders in 2017 alone, an increase of 20% compared to 2016. That same year, Republic of La Boca also reported the highest homicide rate in its history, with a total of 63,880 homicides.