LGBT rights in Bolivia

LGBT rights in Bolivia

Bolivia
Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal
Recognition of
relationships		 No
Restrictions:
 Marriage and common-law marriage limited by constitution to opposite-sex unions
Military service Yes
Discrimination protections Yes, since 2009

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Bolivia may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Bolivia, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.

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Law regarding same-sex sexual activity

Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Bolivia.

Discrimination protections

The Constitution of Bolivia, implemented in February 2009, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.[1] The 2010 Law Against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited bases for discrimination in access to public and private services and to establishments serving the public.

Recognition of same-sex relationships

The constitution limits legally recognized marriage and common-law marriage to opposite-sex unions.[1] On 17 July 2010, Vice President Álvaro García Linera said that the Government has no plans to legalize same-sex marriage.[2] Since 2011, there has been a proposal to allow civil unions for same sex couples, but the legislation is yet to be introduced.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b (Spanish) Constitución Política del Estado Texto de la Constitución presentada por la Asamblea Contituyente al H. Congreso Nacional el 15/12/2007 y aprobada por el pueblo boliviano a través del referendúm de 25/01/2009.
  2. ^ (Spanish) Gobierno boliviano no tiene en sus planes aprobar el matrimonio gay
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