Current Version
| Region | Amazonas |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT Issues |
| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | Oct 5, 1988 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Censorship is illegal nationwide according to the Brazilian Constitution. |
| Sources | https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/constituicao/constituicao.htm |
Revision History (2)
Revision by br0okklyn. status and description were not accurate.
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Fine as punishment | No censorship |
| Start Date | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 5, 1988 |
| Description | According to ILGA, in October 2023, the Amazonas Legislative Assembly enacted Law No. 6,469 (2023), prohibiting children and adolescents from participating in the Pride Parade in the state. The legislature passed the law after the governor failed to approve it within 15 working days. Violators, including event organisers, sponsors, parents, or guardians, will be punished with fines. | Censorship is illegal nationwide according to the Brazilian Constitution. |
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| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/brazil-lgbti https://www.migalhas.com.br/arquivos/2024/1/0C4A2DEC913C28_6469.pdf | https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/constituicao/constituicao.htm |
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Revision by Nathan. Update. Law added
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | No censorship | Fine as punishment |
| Start Date | (NONE) | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Description | In Amazonas, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | According to ILGA, in October 2023, the Amazonas Legislative Assembly enacted Law No. 6,469 (2023), prohibiting children and adolescents from participating in the Pride Parade in the state. The legislature passed the law after the governor failed to approve it within 15 working days. Violators, including event organisers, sponsors, parents, or guardians, will be punished with fines. |
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| Sources | https://database.ilga.org/brazil-lgbti https://www.migalhas.com.br/arquivos/2024/1/0C4A2DEC913C28_6469.pdf | |
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