Colombia marks 10 years of marriage equality with pride celebrations

Bogotá marked the ten‑year anniversary of Colombia’s 2016 court ruling that recognized same‑sex marriage. A symbolic ceremony at the National Museum featured activists, including the first two women who married under the law, who presented the original 2010 legal demand. They called on the new right‑wing government to uphold the principle of non‑regressivity, warning that proposals such as a referendum on same‑sex adoption could threaten hard‑won rights. Since the ruling, about 18,000 same‑sex couples have married, though activists note ongoing discrimination and administrative hurdles in some offices. Thousands joined the city’s Pride March, displaying rainbow flags and demanding full social acceptance.

In the south‑western city of Pasto, hundreds participated in a local LGBTQ+ Pride march. The event was organized by community groups and supported by municipal authorities, the regional governor’s office, and various public agencies to ensure security and respect for human rights. Officials highlighted the march as a demonstration of diversity strengthening society and reaffirmed institutional commitment to protecting LGBTQ+ rights across the territory.