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| Region | Mexico |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Start Date | Jan 14, 1966 |
| End Date | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Description | In 1966, Article 201 of the Federal Penal Code mentioned homosexuality as an "immoral practice" that was discouraged to encourage to minors. Other states would also implement similar laws until the repeal in 1998. |
| Sources | https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_to_imagen_fs.php?codnota=4651270&fecha=14/01/1966&cod_diario=200230 https://www.refworld.org/reference/countryrep/irbc/1999/en/39423 |
| Federal Law | Yes |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Marking as federal law.
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| Federal Law | No | Yes |
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Imprisonment as punishment |
| Start Date | Jan 14, 1966 |
| End Date | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Description | In 1966, Article 201 of the Federal Penal Code mentioned homosexuality as an "immoral practice" that was discouraged to encourage to minors. Other states would also implement similar laws until the repeal in 1998. |
| Sources | https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_to_imagen_fs.php?codnota=4651270&fecha=14/01/1966&cod_diario=200230 https://www.refworld.org/reference/countryrep/irbc/1999/en/39423 |