Uruguay to lift ban on gays in the military

[Judi Lynn]

Uruguay to lift ban on gays in the military
1 day ago

MONTEVIDEO (AP) — Uruguay is moving to lift a ban on homosexuals joining the armed forces.

The defense ministry confirms that Minister Jose Bayardi has signed a decree lifting the ban imposed by the 1973-85 military dictatorship.

The army said Wednesday it has received the decree, which has yet to be signed by President Tabare Vazquez.

The law had barred people with what it called "open sexual deviations" from entering the military academies.

It includes homosexuality among the "mental illnesses and disorders" that make a person unsuitable to join the armed forces.

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[Judi Lynn]

1. Peru's 'Thatcher' wants gay police ban

Peru's 'Thatcher' wants gay police ban
Posted 2 hours 10 minutes ago

Peru says it will ban homosexuals from the police force because they damage the institution's reputation.

The law was proposed by interior minister Mercedes Cabanillas, who the Peruvian press have dubbed 'Thatcher' after the former Conservative British prime minister.

As well as banning homosexuals, the law also contains a provision to indefinitely suspend adulterers.

Opponents of the law say banning people on the grounds of sexual orientation and activity is unconstitutional.

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