Gay rights in Mexico

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Homosexuality has been legal since 1998. The age of consent is 18.

[edit] Protection based on sexual orientation in law

A federal anti-discrimination law to protect sexual minorities was passed 2003. The law also created a National Counsel to enforce the law. Otherwise, political parties tend to ignore gay rights issues, and few LGBT Mexicans run for public office.

[edit] Recognition of same sex couples

In November 2006, same-sex civil unions were legalized in Mexico City, offering the same legal rights as marriage within its city limits, minus adoption rights. The states of Coahuila and Colima are considering similar laws.

[edit] Gay life in Mexico

Gay life thrives in Mexico in its large cities and resorts. The center of the gay community in Mexico City is the Zona Rosa, near the city center. Guadalajara is a large, cosmopolitan city that has a growing gay scene, complete with numerous bars, dance clubs, saunas and a gay radio program. Puerto Vallarta, three hours from Guadalajara, is a popular destination of Canadian and American gays. The area around Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta is considered Mexico's "gay belt." However, the situation outside of these centers tends to be more homophobic.