LGBT rights in Guatemala
| LGBT rights in Guatemala | |
|---|---|
 Guatemala | |
| Same-sex sexual activity legal? | Legal since 1871[1] |
| Gender identity/expression | - |
| Recognition of relationships |
No recognition of same-sex couples |
| Adoption | No |
| Military service | Unknown |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in Guatemala may face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Both male and female same-sex sexual activity is legal in Guatemala, but same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for the same legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples.
In 1871 homosexuality was decriminalized in Guatemala.[1] The age of consent is 18.
Discrimination and hate crimes go unpunished, especially crimes towards the transgender community. [2]
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