Peruvian court opens door to legally recognise same-sex couples
Saturday, 22 Jul 2023 10:07 AM MYT
LIMA, July 22 ― A Peruvian high court has ordered same-sex unions to be legally registered in public records, marking a victory for the LGBTQ community in a country that has been reluctant to recognise gay couples.
The ruling, published yesterday, followed a case brought by a gay Peruvian citizen who sued the registration office for refusing to record her 2019 marriage overseas, saying her constitutional rights were violated.
Representatives of the office were not immediately available for comment.
Peru is one of the few countries in Latin America that has not recognised same-sex marriage, though it is not illegal to be gay.
A 2021 survey by Ipsos found that 68 per cent of people in Peru were in favour of same-sex marriage or other legal recognition. However, 61 per cent disapproved of gay people in public office.
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