Is gay marriage legal in Argentina?
In 2010, Argentina became the first nation in Latin America to officially recognize same-sex unions, granting gay and lesbian couples the same civil rights as heterosexual couples. Since 1988, discrimination based on sexual orientation has been illegal, making the nation a pioneer in the region for LGBTQ+ rights. On August 1, 2015, the Civil and…
In 2010, Argentina became the first nation in Latin America to officially recognize same-sex unions, granting gay and lesbian couples the same civil rights as heterosexual couples. Since 1988, discrimination based on sexual orientation has been illegal, making the nation a pioneer in the region for LGBTQ+ rights.
On August 1, 2015, the Civil and Commercial Code (Código Civil y Commercial), which replaced the previous Civil Code, went into effect, making civil unions legal throughout the country.
Is gay marriage legal in Argentina?
A gender identity law allowing transgender people to change their legal gender without a court order or medical assistance was also passed in Argentina in 2012. All of Argentina is legal for same-sex adoption.
Despite these progressive laws, there is still prejudice and violence against the LGBTQ+ community in Argentina, especially against trans people, who have a higher than average rate of poverty, unemployment, and violence.
However, the gender identity law and the legalization of same-sex marriage have both been significant steps in Argentina towards greater equality and acceptance.
