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    Homosexuality
    ⚢
    ✔ Legal
    Gay Marriage
    ⚭
    ✔ Legal
    Censorship
    ✔ No censorship
    Changing Gender
    ✔ Legal, but requires surgery
    Non-binary gender recognition
    Unknown
    Discrimination
    ✔ Illegal
    Employment Discrimination
    ✔ Sexual orientation and gender identity
    Housing Discrimination
    ✔ Sexual orientation and gender identity
    Adoption
    Varies by Region
    Military
    ✔ Legal
    Donating Blood
    ✔ Legal
    Conversion Therapy
    Varies by Region
    Age of Consent
    ✔ Equal
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Public Opinion

Views on same-sex marriage or other legal recognition

Ranked #12 out of 27 regions surveyed. (Source: Ipsos, April–May, 2021)
(10%) Against
Support (76%)

Views on same-sex couples' right to adopt

Ranked #18 out of 27 regions surveyed. (Source: Ipsos, April–May, 2021)
(34%) Disagree
Agree (59%)

Acceptance of homosexuals as neighbors

Ranked #24 out of 79 regions surveyed. (Source: World Values Survey, 2017-2020)

Question: "On this list are various groups of people. Could you please mention any that you would not like to have as neighbors?"

(22.7%) Mentioned homosexuals
Did not mention homosexuals (77.1%)

Justifiability of homosexuality

Ranked #33 out of 79 regions surveyed. (Source: World Values Survey, 2017-2020)

Question: "Please tell me for each of the following statements whether you think it can always be justified, never be justified, or something in between."

(42.8%) Not justifiable
Justifiable (24.3%)

Opinion on same-sex couples as parents

Ranked #30 out of 74 regions surveyed. (Source: World Values Survey, 2017-2020)

Question: "Homosexual couples are as good parents as other couples"

(32.4%) Disagree
Agree (41.7%)

"Should society accept homosexuality?" (2019)

Ranked #14 out of 34 regions surveyed. (Source: Pew Research Center, May–October, 2019)

Question: "Should society accept homosexuality?"

(24%) No
Yes (69%)

Support for same-sex marriage (North and South America)

Ranked #7 out of 29 regions surveyed. (Source: AmericasBarometer, 2016-2017)

Question: "How strongly do you approve or disapprove of same-sex couples having the right to marry?"

(48.9%) Disapprove
Approve (51.1%)

Acceptance of Gay People in Public Office (North and South America)

Ranked #8 out of 29 regions surveyed. (Source: AmericasBarometer, 2016-2017)

Question: "How strongly do you approve or disapprove of [homosexuals] running for public office?"

(44.4%) Disapprove
Approve (55.6%)

"Should society accept homosexuality?" (2013)

Ranked #12 out of 39 regions surveyed. (Source: Pew Research Center, June, 2013)

Question: "Should society accept homosexuality?"

(30%) No
Yes (61%)

Perceived Acceptance of Gay People

Ranked #25 out of 119 regions surveyed. (Source: Gallup, 2013)

Question: "Is the city or area where you live a good place or not a good place for homosexuals?"

(32%) Not a good place
Good place (53%)

History

Homosexual activity in Mexico

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Homosexual activity in Mexico is legal.

Current status
Since 2001
Legal
Article 1 of the Constitution of Mexico was amended to prohibit discrimination based on, among other factors, sexual orientation.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
The Political Constitution of the Mexican United States, First Title, Chapter I, Article 1, p. 2

juridicas.unam.mx/infjur/le…
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Until Jan 1, 2014
Legal
The concept has never been illegal in Mexico, but in the times of the colony by Spain, sodomy was a grave felony. Those proven guilty were burned by the Holy Inquisition. In the independent period homosexuality was an administrative felony, that was charged by the police at discretion. This practice has been waning since the arrival of the modern democracy at the beginning of the 21st century.

With the broad reform about human rights the protection of sexual preference was included in the federal constitution in 2011.

http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5194486&fecha=10/06/2011
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
Book:

Garza, Federico. Quemando mariposas. Sodomía e imperio en Andalucia y México, siglos XVI-XVII. Laertes. Barcelona, 2002.
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1871–Jan 1, 2001
Ambiguous
Legalized during French occupation; enduring acceptance lacks protection against open homosexual displays.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
Irwin, Robert McKee, et al., eds. The Famous 41: Sexuality and Social Control in Mexico 1901. New York: Palgrave, 2003.

Lumsden, Ian. Homosexuality, Society and the State in Mexico. Toronto: Canadian Gay Archives, 1991.
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Same-sex marriage in Mexico

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Same-sex marriage in Mexico is legal.

Current status
Since 2010
Legal
Recognized in 32/32 states
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
Grillo, Ioan. "Mexico City's Revolutionary First: Gay Marriage." Time 24 Dec. 2009: n. pag. Web. 20 Aug. 2013.
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Until Jan 1, 2017
Varies by Region
Some states in Mexico is legally performed the same- sex marriage

Some states, Same-sex marriage celebrated via judicial proceedings / court order.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
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Until Dec 20, 2009
Not legal
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
cnnexpansion.com/actualidad…
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Censorship of LGBT Issues in Mexico

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Censorship of LGBT Issues in Mexico is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship
In Mexico, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
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Right to change legal gender in Mexico

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Right to change legal gender in Mexico is legal, but requires surgery.

Current status
Since Mar 13, 2003
Legal, but requires surgery
Only in Mexico City.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
iglhrc.org/content/mexico-m…
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Mar 13, 2003–Sep 10, 2017
Legal, surgery not required
Nationwide since 2008
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
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Until 2008
Legal, surgery not required
Only Mexico City, Nayarit and Michoacan transgender people can change document without surgery not required.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mexico

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Mexico is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

LGBT discrimination in Mexico

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LGBT discrimination in Mexico is illegal.

Current status
Since Apr 29, 2003
Illegal
The National Council to Prevent Discrimination, CONAPRED, takes action to ensure equality for all citizens. This includes promoting new policies and resolving complaints of allegedly discriminatory acts.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
conapred.org.mx/index.php?c…
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LGBT employment discrimination in Mexico

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LGBT employment discrimination in Mexico is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since Nov 30, 2010
Sexual orientation and gender identity
The recent reform or the labour law includes a non discrimination article that protects gender and sexual preferences.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
Mexican Labour Ministry: stps.gob.mx/bp/micrositios/…
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LGBT housing discrimination in Mexico

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LGBT housing discrimination in Mexico is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Sexual orientation and gender identity
under Mexico anti discrimination law.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
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Same-sex adoption in Mexico

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Same-sex adoption in Mexico is varies by region.

Current status
Varies by Region
In some places like Mexico City, joint adoption by same-sex couples are legal. However: in some places like Jalisco, only single homosexual individuals can adopt.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
equaldex.com/region/mexico/jalisco
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Legal

  1. Campeche 2016
  2. Veracruz 2016
  3. Colima 2016
  4. Michoacán 2016
  5. Chihuahua 2014
  6. México 2010
  7. Coahuila
  8. Morelos

Single only

  1. Jalisco

Ambiguous

  1. Aguascalientes
  2. Baja California
  3. Baja California Sur
  4. Chiapas
  5. Durango
  6. Guanajuato
  7. Guerrero
  8. Hidalgo
  9. Nayarit
  10. Nuevo León
  11. Oaxaca
  12. Puebla
  13. Querétaro
  14. Quintana Roo
  15. San Luis Potosí
  16. Sinaloa
  17. Sonora
  18. Tabasco
  19. Tamaulipas
  20. Tlaxcala
  21. Yucatán
  22. Zacatecas

Dec 21, 2009–-0001
Legal
Joint adoption legal in the Federal District of Mexico City (2010) and the state of Coahuila. Single gay persons may adopt nationwide.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
"We do: Mexico City blazes trail with legalisation of same-sex marriage", The Guardian, reported by Rory Carroll, 22 December 2009
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Serving openly in military in Mexico

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Serving openly in military in Mexico is legal.

Current status
Since 2012
Legal
LGBT people can serve in the military openly.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
victoryinstitute.org/two-wi…
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Until 2012
Ambiguous
No laws seek to identify or prevent the enrollment of gays in armed services. High prevalence of harassment, encouraged leave, and dishonorable discharge if interpreted as homosexual.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
Medellín, Jorge Alejandro (October 17, 2010). "Homosexualidad y Ejército" [Homosexuality and the Military]. M Semanal (in Spanish) (Milenio).
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Blood donations by MSMs in Mexico

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Blood donations by MSMs in Mexico is legal.

Current status
Since Dec 25, 2012
Legal
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
"Mexico Now Accepting Blood Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men" Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. 28 Dec. 2012. genengnews.com/gen-news-hig…
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Conversion therapy in Mexico

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Conversion therapy in Mexico is varies by region.

Current status
Since Jul 31, 2020
Varies by Region
Some states have banned conversion therapy. Nationwide ban pending.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
mobile.reuters.com/article/…
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Banned

  1. Yucatán 2021
  2. México

Not banned

  1. Aguascalientes
  2. Baja California
  3. Baja California Sur
  4. Campeche
  5. Chiapas
  6. Chihuahua
  7. Coahuila
  8. Colima
  9. Durango
  10. Guanajuato
  11. Guerrero
  12. Hidalgo
  13. Jalisco
  14. Michoacán
  15. Morelos
  16. Nayarit
  17. Nuevo León
  18. Oaxaca
  19. Puebla
  20. Querétaro
  21. Quintana Roo
  22. San Luis Potosí
  23. Sinaloa
  24. Sonora
  25. Tabasco
  26. Tamaulipas
  27. Tlaxcala
  28. Veracruz
  29. Zacatecas

Equal age of consent in Mexico

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Equal age of consent in Mexico is equal.

Current status
Since 1871
Equal
Illegal with a minor under 12, ambiguous rulings observed 12-18, universally legal 18+.
Details  ·  Accurate? Yes No
Sources:
scjn.gob.mx/Paginas/Inicio.aspx
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LGBT Rights by State

View the LGBT laws in each individual state of Mexico.

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    Legal Rights
    97 / 100
    Public Opinion
    57 / 100
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