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Costa Rica LGBT rights
U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica raises pride flag
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has raised a rainbow flag in commemoration of Pride Month.
One year ago today, Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage
A year ago today, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America, seventh in Latin America and 29th worldwide to legalize same-sex marriage.
Gay rights progress, but same-sex relations still a crime in 69 states: report
Despite significant progress on gay rights around the world, dozens of countries still criminalise consensual same-sex activity.
Central American LGBTI migrants find refuge in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has adhered to the conventions that ensure respect for refugees and LGBTI people
Picture of the Day: Midnight wedding welcomes age of marriage equality in Costa Rica
Moments after Costa Rica recognized marriage equality, Daritza Araya Arguedas, 24, and Alexandra Quirós Castillo, 29, became the first same-sex couple to marry in the Central American country.
‘Costa Rica recognizes the rights you always deserved’: President Alvarado’s message on marriage equality
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado, who supported same-sex marriage during his candidacy and marched during the 2019 pride parade in San José, shared a lengthy message of support for marriage equality.
Costa Rica becomes first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage
Costa Rica has become the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Costa Rica hours away from legalizing same-sex marriage
Same-sex couples in Costa Rica will be able to marry as of May 26, when a judicial provision that authorizes these marriages will enter into force.
Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica is days away after motion to delay is defeated
Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica will be legal on May 26.
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Costa Rica on May 26. Some legislators hope to delay it
In the midst of a pandemic, Costa Rica rapidly approaches a historic milestone.