LGBT rights in Espírito Santo
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Recognition of same-sex unions in South America
Marriage
Other type of partnership
Unrecognized
Same-sex marriage banned
Same-sex sexual activity illegal
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Espírito Santo, Brazil enjoy many of the same legal protections available to non-LGBT people. Homosexuality is legal in the state.
Same-sex unions
On 15 August 2012, the "Corregedoria Geral da Justiça" of the State of Espírito Santo issued a Circular Letter stating that all Civil Regestries of that State should address same-sex marriage the same way they would do it regarding that for opposite-sex couples, making it the third Brazilian State to deal with this subject in its State jurisdiction.[1]
References
- ↑ "Espirito Santo's legalization of gay marriage" (PDF) (in Portuguese). 15 August 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
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