Bolivia
Bolivia decriminalized same-sex relations in 1832, one of the earliest in the Americas. Since March 20, 2023 it recognizes civil unions per a Plurinational Constitutional Court ruling. Law 045 sanctions SO/GI discrimination, with Constitution Art. 14.II among the region's most explicit frameworks. Trans people can change name, sex and photo on documents from age 18 without mandatory surgery. 60% of Bolivians believe LGB people should have equal rights; 35% support same-sex marriage (2017). La Paz and Santa Cruz with visible scene · documented violence (64 LGBT murders recorded by the Ombudsman over the prior decade, per a 2017 report) · stark contrast between progressive legal framework and mixed social acceptance.
LGBTQI+ legal framework · Bolivia
Social context · Bolivia
60% of Bolivians believe gays, lesbians and bisexuals should have equal rights as straight people (2017). AmericasBarometer 2017: 35% support marriage equality.
Source →In 2017 the Ombudsman reported the country had recorded 64 LGBT killings over the prior decade — only 14 of these cases were investigated and none ended in a conviction. Systemic impunity.
Source →Indicative data as of 2026-05-18. Check the destination country's official sources before travelling.
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Constitutional Court recognizes civil unions
The Plurinational Constitutional Court issued a ruling recognizing civil unions between same-sex couples · first step toward partnership recognition in Bolivia.