Gay in peru

Profile My News Sign Out. Sign In Create your free profile. A Peruvian high court has ordered same-sex unions to be legally registered in public records, marking a victory for the LGBTQ community in a country that has been reluctant to recognize gay couples.

LGBTQ rights in Peru Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Peru face some legal challenges not experienced by other residents. Sections U. Follow NBC News. Search Search.

LGBT Rights In Peru : Peru has local Pride parades in the cities of Arequipa, Callao, Chiclayo, Cusco, Iquitos, Lima, Piura, and Trujillo, but the biggest is in the capital

{INSERTKEYS} [2] However, households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex couples. In , a gay couple took Peru to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights after they lost a bid for recognition of their Mexican marriage certificate.

The best gay bars, dance clubs, gay-rated hotels, gay saunas and gay cruise clubs in Lima. At the time, the constitutional court ruled that the civil registry of Peru only recognizes the marriage between a man and a woman. IE 11 is not supported. Peru is one of the few countries in Latin America that has not recognized same-sex marriage, though it is not illegal to be gay.

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For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Skip to Content. NBC News Logo. Whether you're planning a trip or simply curious, our comprehensive guide covers laws, acceptance, and more. Other countries in South America, including Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Colombia, have legalized gay marriage in recent years.

Updated for The ruling, published on Friday, followed a case brought by a gay Peruvian citizen who sued the registration office for refusing to record her marriage overseas, saying her constitutional rights were violated.

Interested in LGBT rights in Peru? Same-sex sexual activity among consenting adults is legal. Latest Stories U. By Reuters.