Gay rights in uruguay
Uruguay: A Global Leader for LGBTI Rights
A month ago the world stood still, shocked at the carnage in Orlando and the growing realisation that those murdered had been targeted because of their sexuality. It was a stark reminder in a society where, just 12 months before, the rainbow flag of the LGBT people decked social media accompanying the approval of homosexual marriage by the US Supreme Court, that homophobia, transphobia and discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics is still very much alive.
And it’s a scourge, from which Uruguay is far from immune.
Progressive legislation
Homosexuality has been legal in Uruguay for over 80 years, but it’s really within the last decade that the state has become a public figure for LGBTI rights both within Latin America and on a global scale.
Today, laws are in place to prevent discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity, to let same-sex marriage and adoption and to undo previous employment discrimination through affirmative action. What’s more, over-half of Uruguayans in 2013 supported same-sex marriage.
Nonetheless despite these legal advances and social acceptance, the LGBT
Uruguay’s LGBTQ activists last fight for equality
Gay nightlife in Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro and other cities with great tourist, is going through a difficult time. If in the past there were countless LGBTQ nightclubs scattered around the metropolis, with the huge majority of them in Copacabana, today there are no more than six in the area.
The emergence of the internet and later dating apps made it possible to meet someone through a small screen without having to go to a nightclub. But it wasn’t just the digital world that had an alter on this; several other issues also contributed to the decline of Brazilian gay nightlife. To better understand this new scenario, the Washington Blade spoke to veteran artists from Brazil’s LGBTQ scene to realize the roots of this complex enigma.
The cost of maintaining a nightclub involves high and fixed expenses, such as rent, staff for various functions, attractions, and other bills, when financial come back was guaranteed in the past, but not today. Brazil’s gay nightlife, especially in Rio, hasn’t gone extinct, it’s still resisting, but competing with brand-new trends: sex parties. In recent years, th
Uruguay – most gay friendly nation in South America
In 2005, the capital Montevideo became one of the few cities in the world to have a homomonument – a rose-colored granite in the shape of a triangle inscribed with the words: “To Honour Diversity is to Honor Life”. It’s tucked in a petty plaza in the Old Town of Montevideo (though the plaza is miserable and deserves a good make-over).
Gays in Uruguay – part of the furniture?
In Montevideo, it’s common to see homosexual couples—men and women—holding hands on the rambla, the 25-km promenade that borders the River Plate. And while older generations may be taking their time to come around to the changes, younger generations are openly supportive of gay peers.
There are just a few gay bars and my experience is that homosexual men and women don’t watch over to ghettoise. They are very much part of the general fabric of society. Though there is a certain air of “don’t ask, don’t tell”.
A gay emigrant to Uruguay living in Colonia writes: “I live in the Uruguayan equivalent of the Bible belt with my partner of 28 years and thus far have encountered no negative vibes at all. I’ve met with a
Interesting Cities to Attend in Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO
This capital offers plenty to see and perform, particularly around Plaza Independencia in the Old Town established as Ciudad Vieja and the Rambla beach promenade. The Ciudad Vieja has the famous statue of General Artigas, the national hero, as well as stunning colonial buildings that date assist to the 1800s, like Teatro Solis and the iconic Puerta de la Ciudadela. The Ramblas beach promenade is worth checking out as it’s 22km in length and follows the way along the coast, which makes it perfect place to go for a walk and people watch. The Sarandi promenade is the main pedestrian road in the urban area, which begins at the Puerta de la Ciudadela and ends at the Rambla promenade on the coast. The Mercado Agricola Montevideo is also a popular tourist notice in the metropolis. The famous market in the town is where locals come to purchase fresh produce and meats. It’s also a place to pick up some Uruguayan wine or have some coffee while enjoying more people watching.
COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO
This city is located in the southwest of Uruguay and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of