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homosexualityParaguayan Gays Prepare to Celebrate “Kissing Marathon” next Monday
The Paraguayan organization “Somosgay” (We Are Gay) has announced for Monday May 17 a “kissing marathon” in front of the National Congress beginning 09:00 in the morning in coincidence with the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Sir Elton John’s “Jesus Super-Intelligent Gay Man” Comment Bans him for Egypt
Sir Elton John, 63, has been banned from performing in Egypt over his views on homosexuality and religion. The outspoken British pop icon was due to play a private show on 18 May but has been told he is not welcome.
Brazilian Bishops Distance Peer who Argues Adolescents are “Spontaneously Homosexual”
Brazil’s Catholic bishops rejected statements from their Porto Alegre peer, Monsignor Dadeus Grings who—in the midst of a global scandal over priests’ sexual abuse of minors—argued that modern society is naturally “paedophile”.
Gay Marriage Bill: Argentine Church to Lobby More “Conservative” Senate
The Argentine Catholic Church said that the Lower House ruling that approved the bill to legalize same-sex marriage is “very serious”. The Church, through its spokespersons, said that the bill “does not constitute any kind of progress” and that “it could revolutionize the concept of society and of family.”
Gay Marriage Bill Approved in Argentine Lower House: Good Chances in the Senate
Argentina's lower house passed on early Wednesday after twelve hours of debate a gay marriage bill that will now be considered by the Senate. If approved, Argentina will be among a handful in the world that allows homosexual couples to marry.
Homosexuals Campaign Against Lula da Silva’s Visit to Iran
A Brazilian non government organization which defends the rights of homosexuals launched a campaign to protest President Lula da Silva’s visit to Iran scheduled for next May 15.
Argentine Judge Annuls Gay Marriage; Congress Debates Same Sex Civil Unions
An Argentine national judge annulled on Tuesday a gay marriage between an Argentine national and a French businessman which took place five days ago, according to the Argentine news agency Telam.
Bolivian President Again Attacks “Hormone Loaded” Farmed Chickens
Bolivian president Evo Morales again referred to the harmful effects of consuming transgenic food, a week after he triggered an international outrage when he said that eating chicken, manipulated with hormones, caused “sexual deviations and boldness” in men.
Bolivian President Apologizes to Spanish Gay and Lesbian Organizations
Bolivian president Evo Morales sent a letter to gay and lesbian organizations in Spain expressing respect for sexual diversity, according to the Executive’s press office and spokesperson Iván Canelas.
Brazilian Farmers Blast Morales on His Broiler–Homosexuality Link Statement
Brazilian broiler breeders, the world’s largest exporters rejected and slammed Bolivian president Evo Morales’ statements that linked the consumption of chicken to homosexuality.
