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Joao Lucas Reis da Silva, a professional tennis player from Brazil, has shared his thoughts publicly for the first time since coming out as gay. Earlier this month, the 24-year-old celebrated his relationship with his partner, Gui Sampaio Ricardo, in a heartfelt Instagram post.
The post featured photos of Reis...
Despite being a regional leader in the legal recognition of LGBTI+ rights, Mexico sadly ranks second in Latin America for reported hate crimes against the community.
A recent study by The National Observatory of Hate Crimes Against LGBTI+ Persons in Mexico revealed a disturbing trend, with the country witnessing 305...
In a historic move, Brazil's top court has ruled that the nation's ban on men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating blood is unconstitutional.
According to Reuters, seven of the 11 judges on the Brazilian Supreme Court ruled in favour of lifting the ban, which prohibited MSM from...
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Brazilian President Suggests ‘WHO’ Encourages Homosexuality In Childhood
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The President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro has attacked the World Health Organization (WHO) claiming that they should not be trusted because they encourage childhood homosexuality.
President Jair Bolsonaro, already known for his homophobic comments, feels that the WHO should not be trusted with the coordination of the COVID-19 pandemic response...
With Brazil facing a continued rise in anti-LGBTI hate crimes, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled that homophobia and transphobia are to be made illegal.
The landmark decision, which saw six of the eleven judges concluding that it would be unconstitutional to exclude sexual orientation and gender from Brazil’s existing...
Brazil’s first openly gay congressman has fled the country in the aftermath of the nation’s recent election and ongoing death threats against him.
Jean Wyllys, who has been described as South America’s very own Harvey Milk, said he was forced to leave the South American nation and is currently residing in Europe...