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Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal. However, same-sex relationships are frowned on by many Bolivians, more so in the Altiplano than in Santa Cruz, where attitudes tend to be more liberal.
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Trans Rights Overview
Last updated: 2 Apr 2026 04:04 PM
Summary
Legal protections exist for gender identity. Same-sex unions not recognized. Social acceptance is improving slowly.
Rights Breakdown
Death Penalty Risk
Whether trans people face death-penalty risk under local law or enforcement.
📝 Equaldex region: BO; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; Conversion therapy: Banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Legal Gender Recognition
Can trans people change the gender marker on official documents?
📝 Equaldex region: BO; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; Conversion therapy: Banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Self-ID or Gatekeeping
Is legal gender recognition based on self-declaration or medical requirements?
📝 Requires psychological evaluation and certificate.
Nonbinary Recognition
Are nonbinary or third-gender identities officially recognised?
📝 No legal recognition of nonbinary gender.
Legal Name Change
Can trans people legally change their name on official records?
📝 Name and gender marker can be changed with approval.
Marriage Rights
Can trans people marry in accordance with their affirmed gender?
📝 Same-sex marriage is not recognised.
Trans Healthcare Access
Is gender-affirming healthcare legal and available?
📝 Some access exists; limited availability.
Trans Youth Rights
Can trans minors access gender-affirming care and support?
📝 No explicit protections or access routes.
Insurance & Public Funding
Is gender-affirming healthcare covered by public or private insurance?
📝 Gender-affirming care may be partially covered.
Conversion Therapy Ban
Are practices targeting trans people for conversion therapy banned?
📝 Equaldex region: BO; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; Conversion therapy: Banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Anti-Discrimination Laws
Are trans people protected by anti-discrimination laws in housing, work, and services?
📝 Constitutional protection for gender identity.
Hate Crime Laws
Are trans people protected under hate crime laws?
📝 Law includes gender identity, but enforcement is weak.
Prison & Detention Policies
Are trans people treated with dignity in prisons and detention settings?
📝 Equaldex region: BO; Homosexuality: Legal; Censorship: No censorship; Changing gender: Legal, no restrictions; Conversion therapy: Banned | Source: https://www.equaldex.com/api/equality-index?format=json&dependent_territories=1
Military Inclusion
Can trans people serve openly in the military?
📝 No formal ban; social stigma and discrimination common.
Asylum Protections
Are trans identities valid grounds for asylum claims?
📝 Some protections under refugee law.
Access to Single-Sex Spaces
Can trans people access gendered spaces that match their affirmed gender?
📝 Unregulated but permitted in some institutions.
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