Paraguay
Paraguay decriminalized same-sex relations in 1990, one of South America's latest decriminalizations. Under the 1992 charter, marriage and de facto unions are reserved for opposite-sex couples only. No general anti-discrimination (some specific laws with clauses). Trans people cannot change name or gender on documents. Mental Health Law 7018 (2022) prohibits diagnoses based exclusively on sexual orientation or identity. Small LGBT scene in Asunción · 26% supported marriage in 2017 (growth) · conservative Catholic/Guarani society.
LGBTQI+ legal framework · Paraguay
Social context · Paraguay
AmericasBarometer 2017: 26% support marriage equality. Pew Research 2013-2014: 15% accept homosexuality. Conservative Catholic society with slight generational shift.
Source →Anti-LGBT violence and discrimination are reported frequently, with police often turning a blind eye. No hate-crime statute.
Source →Indicative data as of 2026-05-18. Check the destination country's official sources before travelling.
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gay friendly · Paraguay
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