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This Spotlight examines Hispanic Americans’ views on same-sex marriage and nondiscrimination protections, recognizing that Hispanic Americans are not a monolith, but a diverse group with varying perspectives shaped by a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences.
Support for Same-Sex Marriage
According to thePRRI American Values Atlas, Americans’ support for allowing same-sex couples to marry legally has increased 13 percentage points from 54% in 2014 to 67% in 2024.
“You can go to one of our concerts and see rainbow flags, trans flags — something you’ve never seen at any other regional Mexican concert,” Caz previously told Billboard. I want to be more honest on that side. It redefined me as a person and my music as well.”
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A leading voice in the Latin queer and trans artists movement, Villano previously toldBillboard, that there’s still work to do to create respect for queer artists in Latin music. It was named by Billboard as one of the best Pride Albums of the year.
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Since then, the artist has become an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing the importance of ongoing efforts to achieve equality — and not limited to specific dates.
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In 2021, Peruvian singer-songwriter Nicole Zignago shared a set of photos on Instagram with her girlfriend, Mexican athlete, and photographer Fernanda Piña.
“Being myself has been a challenge, but I face it with a lot of dignity and a lot of strength,” the singer-songwriter previously told Billboard Español, and that is evident in her songs – eclectic offerings including reggaetón (“Tantito”), bachata (“No Era Yo”), pop (“Como Una Mujer”) and salsa (“Esos Ojitos No Mienten”). Honestly, I’m the first person to openly say it in my country, and there are so many women who still need to say it.”
Jhonny Caz
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I’m also Latino, and I’m part of the, quote unquote, queer community,” he toldBillboard Español in 2022. Yaaj México’s mission is to combat discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community and promote human, sexual, and reproductive rights for young people in the sector. You have to go for it.”
Ludmilla
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Hailing from Añasco, Puerto Rico, Young Miko was discovered by Latin hitmaker Caleb Calloway, who produced her debut single “105 Freestyle” in 2021. “I say things with a lot of double meanings but I feel like being able to talk about girls in my songs, at least people can understand me more now.” She also advises those who are unsure about coming out that “being honest definitely helps your art.”
Villano Antillano
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But my mom just said, ’So what?’”
Arca
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As the self-proclaimed Rainha da Favela (or Queen of the Favela), Ludmilla not only reigns over Brazil’s music charts but also stands tall as an outspoken LGBTQ+ icon. The visual, a nod to the queer nightlife of the iconic 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning within a uniquely Chilean context, solidified Anwandter as one of Latin America’s boldest LGBTQ+ voices.
While Esteman came out to his family and friends early in his career, it was not until 2019 — when he released his album Amor Libre — that he openly revealed his sexuality to his fans. “For me, it’s super important to bring some of that magic to the word ‘lesbian,’ which I personally find beautiful, and to say it over and over again.
Jhonny is openly gay and proposed to his boyfriend onstage at one of the band’s concerts in 2021.