LGBT Rights In Costa Rica
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Costa Rica have made significant cultural, social and legal progress since the 1970s. While certain politicians, such as president Óscar Arias, have expressed some support for LGBT-rights, Costa Ricans tend to be socially conservative when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity issues, in large part due to the strong influences of the Roman Catholic Church and cultural traditions about machismo.
Read more about LGBT Rights In Costa Rica: Laws Against Homosexuality, Recognition of Same-sex Relationships, Adoption and Fostering of Children, Discrimination Protections, Living Conditions
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