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Allies join the fight for marriage equality in Yucatán

Members and supporters of Yucatán's LGBTQI community gathered yesterday to observe the international day against homophobia.

Anti-gay political party launches new ‘family values’ campaign in Mexico

LGBTQI groups in Mexico denounced the Partido Encuentro Solidario (PES) over their most recent campaign rhetoric. In a political TV commercial, the party comes out...

Cancun resort again accused of refusing to host same-sex wedding

Hollywood couple Jonathan Bennett and Jaymes Vaughan find friendlier territory on Riviera Maya

Transgender candidate pulls out of race for mayor in Progreso

A transgender candidate for mayor in Progreso has pulled out of the race, claiming a lack of support from her party, the PRD. Jared Nahum...

Sex workers: Mérida curfew is dangerous and unfair

Mobility restrictions designed to curve the spread of COVID-19 are disproportionately affecting people working informally.  The situation is particularly grim for sex workers who are...

Activists: Yucatán continues to lag behind on transgender rights

Yucatán has fallen behind when it comes to legislation affecting transgender individuals, say activists on the International Transgender Day of Visibility, which is today. In...

LGBTQ activists: no room for hate in Quintana Roo

Tulum's police deparment is under fire after two officers detained a gay couple for kissing on the beach.  The American couple and their tour guide...

Tulum police to gay couple: You can’t kiss here

A gay couple was detained by armed police in Tulum, presumably over a kiss.  Police allegedly told the couple that they could not be kissing...

It is not right that the Church to tell politicians how...

LGBTQ activists presented a complaint to state officials over comments made by Archbishop of Yucatán, Gustavo Rodríguez Vega. According to the written complaint, Archbishop Rodríguez...

Yucatán’s marriage-equality fight makes way to the Supreme Court

Mexico's Supreme Court will decide the future of marriage equality in Yucatán.  The case will establish an important precedent on how resolutions made at the...

Transgender woman demands justice after 6 years of inaction

Transgender activist Grecia Sosa has denounced Yucatán's state judiciary for not following through on sexual abuse charges she presented over six years ago.  In a...

Yucatrans: Fighting for the rights of the transgender community

An organization based in Mérida is fighting to improve the quality of life of Yucatán’s transgender community. The nonprofit, called Yucatrans, is headed by Miranda...

Doritos commercial in Mexico is a touching coming out story

A Doritos Mexico ad is lighting up the Internet with its sweet message of acceptance. The two-minute commercial released over the holidays is based on...

Transgender candidate wants to be Progreso’s next mayor

The Party of the Democratic Revolution will nominate a trans woman as their candidate for Progreso's highest elected office. “Naomi Arjona Rosas will run in...

Mexico’s new cardinal is a friend to indigenous people, but hostile...

The Pope's choice to lead the Catholic church in Mexico is a staunch supporter of indigenous communities and impoverished migrants. But Cardinal Felipe Arizmendi...

Yucatan judge dismisses same-sex marriage activists for not proving they...

LGBT+ activists in Yucatan were denied protection by a judge who said he required they prove they are members of that community.

Mexico puts Yucatan 1st as it renews role as gay travel...

Madrid, Spain — Yucatan will lead Mexico's efforts to attract more LGBT+ visitors, said federal Tourism Secretary Miguel Torruco Marqués. The official gave a conference...

Palacio Cantón apologizes, promises reform, after dust-up with gay visitors

A peck on the cheek from one man to another drew the ire of an employee at the Museum of Anthropology in Mérida. Now,...

Yucatan legislature may face gay marriage vote for 3rd time

Merida, Yucatan — Undaunted by two defeats in the state Congress, activists and defenders of same-sex marriage will present a citizen initiative to modify...

Yucatan legislature again rejects law allowing same-sex marriage

Secret vote defies Mexico's Supreme Court ruling calling gay-marriage ban unconstitutional.

Drag queen promotes diversity at children’s story hour in the Centro

A U.S.-born movement to promote diversity comes to Merida.

At Pride march, migrants in Mexico City celebrate freedom and safety

Mexico City — The nation's capital celebrated its 41st annual pride demonstration on the Paseo de la Reforma as tens of thousands of revelers wave...

Star pitcher Negrin leads Yucatan to 4-2 win over Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes, Aga. — One of the Leones' star pitchers, Yoanner Negrin (7-4) struck out 10 hitters over seven innings Thursday, leading Yucatan over...

Thousands march in Merida’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration

The XVII March for Sexual Diversity appeared larger and more colorful than ever on Saturday in Merida.
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