What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Chile? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.

Is homosexuality legal in Chile?

Yes, there were amendments to the criminal code in 1999. This removed any criminalisation of same-sex sexual activity.

Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Chile?

Yes – anti-discrimination provisions that specifically recognise the characteristic of sexuality have been in place since 2012.

Is there Marriage Equality in Chile?

Yes.

Civil partnerships have available to same-sex couples for a number of years.In 2021, the government passed the necessary legislation to enact Marriage Equality.

What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Chile?

Overall, it seems as if good progress has been made in Chile, and LGBTQ are generally accepted and respected.

However, there are concerns at growing conservatism within the country