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Updated 99-11-26

Information on the situation for homosexuals in Paraguay:

Legal

Homosexuality is not mentioned in Paraguayan law. However, being gay may be seen as an aggravating circumstance in a criminal case, especially if minors are involved or if the act is deemed against public morality.

Travel to Paraguay may be difficult if you're younger than 20 and traveling with only one parent or a third party. You then need notarized written consent from the other parent.

If you have any further information on the current situation in Paraguay, please contact me
 

Age of consent Male-Female Male-Male Female-Female
Paraguay 12 12 12
The information on the age of consent was found here.
Suffrage is 18 and compulsory up to age 60.

Further information on Paraguay can be found at:

Expedia.com: Paraguay

The Absolutely Unofficial Homepage of Paraguay

Lonely Planet - Destination Paraguay

Paraguay: A Guide For Moving There

Paraguay.com

Uninet Paraguay
 

Statistics:

Republic, S. America
Area: 406,752 km²
Population: 5.6 mill.
Capital: Asuncion
Currency: guarani
Independence Day: May 14-15

ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.py
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