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| Region | Nicaragua |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 26, 1837 |
| End Date | May 2, 1974 |
| Description | The 1837 Penal Code of Nicaragua technically legalised homosexuality as sodomy was not mentioned in the code. However, the clause against public indecency was potentially used to arrest homosexuals. |
| Sources | http://legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni/Normaweb.nsf/4c9d05860ddef1c50625725e0051e506/7d736733312296df062587df005d852c https://www.kerwa.ucr.ac.cr/server/api/core/bitstreams/5647079c-84cc-4916-9897-eece421d2652/content |
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| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 26, 1837 |
| End Date | May 2, 1974 |
| Description | The 1837 Penal Code of Nicaragua technically legalised homosexuality as sodomy was not mentioned in the code. However, the clause against public indecency was potentially used to arrest homosexuals. |
| Sources | http://legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni/Normaweb.nsf/4c9d05860ddef1c50625725e0051e506/7d736733312296df062587df005d852c https://www.kerwa.ucr.ac.cr/server/api/core/bitstreams/5647079c-84cc-4916-9897-eece421d2652/content |