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ADDED ON: 06/02/2023

Being LGBTQ+ in Latin America: Four stories of bravery and resilience

June is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States and around the world. The month commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, when LGBTQ+ people protested police raids of gay…

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ADDED ON: 05/21/2023

Jamaica’s break from British monarchy must bring about queer liberation, activists say

King Charles III’s coronation has accelerated plans for Jamaica to become a republic, and activists say it’s time for the country to take a big step forward on LGBTQ+ equality. The former…

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ADDED ON: 05/20/2023

In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival

Fabricio Chicas knows exactly what will happen. As soon as he hands in his ID, the employee on the other side of the counter will look at him with suspicion, asking why…

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ADDED ON: 05/14/2023

Cuba’s LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga

Around 200 Cubans marched in Havana on Saturday to the rhythm of conga, a popular dance, protesting against homophobia and transphobia, and celebrating the legalisation of same-sex marriage. Chanting "socialism yes, homophobia…

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ADDED ON: 05/12/2023

Supreme Court sides with transgender woman from Guatemala in asylum dispute

WashingtonCNN — The Supreme Court cleared the way for a transgender woman from Guatemala to appeal her deportation from the United States in federal court. The woman argues that she should not have been deported…

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ADDED ON: 05/06/2023

More than 700 same-sex marriages celebrated in Cuba

More than 700 same-sex marriages have been celebrated in Cuba since the new Family Code was approved in a referendum last year. The figure was confirmed this Wednesday by the National Center…

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ADDED ON: 05/05/2023

The Caribbean is shaking off the monarchy – but ‘imported’ Christianity still fuelling homophobia

As King Charles’ coronation approaches, many Caribbean countries are considering a future without the monarchy. Charles will be anointed king during his coronation on Saturday (8 May), not just of the UK, but…

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ADDED ON: 04/26/2023

The Status of LGBTI Rights in Barbados and Neighboring Regions

Barbados is a nation in the Caribbean mainly known for its beautiful destinations, often seen as the hub for tourism; however, the experiences of the LGBTI community are quite the opposite. Margerita…

ADDED ON: 02/21/2023

Women and LGBTQ people caught up in El Salvador’s state of emergency

Keiry Molina’s world turned upside down last May when a police officer arrived at her home in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador. The 46-year-old trans woman was arrested and taken…

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ADDED ON: 02/19/2023

LGBTQ Politics in Nicaragua: Revolution, Dictatorship, and Social Movements

Drawing upon years of political engagement and research in Nicaragua, as well as a deep network of contacts, Karen Kampwirth’s book LGBTQ Politics in Nicaragua: Revolution, Dictatorship, and Social Movements offers a…

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ADDED ON: 12/16/2022

All the countries where homosexuality is illegal

We're well into a new decade, but equality for LGBTQ people around the world continues to not be a given. In fact, being part of the LGBTQ community can often mean a…

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ADDED ON: 12/13/2022

Barbados’ top court repeals laws that criminalize gay sex

A top court in Barbados has struck down colonial-era laws that criminalize gay sex, becoming the third nation in the conservative Caribbean region to do so this year. The ruling issued Monday…

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