Is gay marriage legal in the dominican republic

Sex workers, like in many countries, are representative in the Dominican Republic, and local workers can be seen at certain bars, carwashes, nightclubs, festivals, and obviously straight-up brothels. So, if you're out venturing into uncharted areas, looking for the proverbial "good time," it would be wise to monitor your drink, wallet, and car keys.

Male gigolos in the D.R. are called "Sanky Pankys" and are known for their Latin charm and ability to persuade customers into giving them as much cash as possible. For some male sex workers, the ultimate goal is to marry a foreigner and obtain a travel visa to any major territory like the U.S., Canada, Spain, etc.,

Female workers are also dubbed "Chapiadoras," or "Chappy" for short. It is derived from the English word "Chop" for these female seductresses' ability to 'chop' the cash right out of your account.

While same-sex conduct is not technically criminalized in the Dominican Republic, unlike many Caribbean countries, LGBTQI+ Dominicans routinely face violence and discrimination. In this interview, the Coalition speaks with Laura Pérez, Deputy Director of the Memorial Museum of the Dominican Resistance (MMRD), a Site of Conscience in Santo Domingo, about their recent Project Assist Fund which allowed them to research and attach the experiences of LGBTQI+ communities under the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo () with their contemporaries today. A link to their completed toolkit in Spanish is available here. 

Dictator Rafael Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic from until his assassination in During this time, numerous human rights atrocities took place, including the infamous Parsley massacre in , which claimed the lives of an estimated 20, Haitians. For those unfamiliar with this context, can you state a bit more about Trujillo&#;s dictatorship and its legacy?

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