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Gay Life in Bogota

What's gay life like in Bogota? I'm not used to being closeted, though I won't mind it, I guess. What are attitudes of the general population? Lots of places to hang out, or not too many? How about discrimination in work, etc? Better or worse than in the US?

By rockcreek on Apr 10, 2005, 21:12 in Friendly Talkzone. AddThis Social Bookmark Button


utopiacowboy says on Apr 10, 2005, 22:02:

You've got to be kidding me, Chavo del 8. There are more maricas there than you can shake your stick at. It seemed as though every other coworker of my wife's was either gay or driving on both sides of the street.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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arturo says on Apr 10, 2005, 22:15:

try another forums i dont think there are lot of places to hang out, even in bogota. most colombians are quite catho-conservative.

i wont expect lots of gays assuming their preferences in specific bars or discos, even in bogota.

i've read that al least in ones gays have been target although in some shitty conflicted area.

try to post in http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/or some sex-traveler forum (i found this http://www.wordsexguide.info/forum) maybe someone will help. lot of guys around that forum are or have been colombian wife-seeker & colombians tend to be macho-minded.

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cypher says on Apr 11, 2005, 00:48:

rockcreek..

there is a brilliant gay life in bogota.. so many bars, clubs, cafes, everything... i was so surprised to see this when i went there, really wasnt expecting it. around zona rosa just of the top of my head i can count, one club, 3 very nice bars..there are plenty more though..
also one of the best party places in bogota is a gay club.. theatron

anyway have a look at this website think you will find all you need to know

http://pwp.etb.net.co/losmonjes/index.htm

p.s in zona rosa i would recommend Blues Bar

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Miguel says on Apr 11, 2005, 01:48:

Hey! No matter what your sexual orientation happens to be, personal attacks are not tolerated here, or so says the rules. Moderators?

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morphus says on Apr 11, 2005, 05:32:

theres a lot of gays in Medellin. Sunday night is gay night at a couple of places. a girl invited me out one night and we ended up in a gay bar to meet her friends. a lot of girls go to gay bars too. a lot are lesbians but there are also a lot that are straight. so if you are bored in the hotel watching CNN on a Sunday night, head to a gay bar...lol.

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elmodefoque says on Apr 11, 2005, 06:08:

I got many maricas in my family, all in my father’s side, the well to do side. They don’t talk to me much because of the way I look and act. They got me confused with some hard nose macho Colombian guy who naturally dislikes gays. Those assholes forget that I grew up in NYC, in the freaking Village and not in Colombia. Many of my best friends are gay. If a guy likes to stick some other guys thing up his butt, I got no problem with that, as long as is not going up my butt. I had hundreds of fingers go up my butt, cavity search, did not enjoyed it once, ok, just one time when it was done by really fine female CO.
In conclusion, as a 100% Colombian modefoque I take great pride in saying that I have no problem with gays and in my younger days, was not only a broad magnet, but also a gay magnet, but kept our relationship strictly man to man. One thing I always admired about my gay buddies was how much they cared and looked after their parents, in the other hand I don’t give a rats ass about nobody, not even me.

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

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kernow62 says on Apr 11, 2005, 13:34:

Damn Elmo you just reminded me of a funny story, well it wasn't funny at the time.

I had to arange for a colonoscopy (sp?) so I go the list of doctors out that my insurance provider will pay for. I went down the list until I found a female doc, I figured if anything is going up the back entrance it might as well be a female doing the bum burglaring.

So feeling quite smug off I set to see the doctor, her name was Andrea. There I was with my hairy white ass up in the air and in walks Andrea, a f at #%ing man called Andrea! He had fingers like chorizos! Apparently Andrea is a man's name in Italy.

Live and learn.

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dwmte says on Apr 11, 2005, 13:55:

ouuuuchhhh..... i'll bet 'andrea' gets a lot of business from guys lookin for a fovorable proctologist...

dw

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litost says on Apr 11, 2005, 15:08:

Bogota has become so gay-friendly, it amazes me... I was away for a couple of years, and recently came back and all I can say is that you should have no problem, in general. I have gay friends from college, some are closeted and some aren't, it just depends on how you feel comfortable. Anyways, there are many gay bars and discos, and they are so good many straight people have started going there and it's created a pretty tolerant atmosphere. Theatron is a very cool place to party, one of the best overall in the city. Neighborhoods with young and artistic population are the most gay-friendly, such as Chapinero, la Macarena, la Candelaria.

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juanalejo says on Apr 11, 2005, 18:21:

Politically Correct In this site where politically correct is so highly promoted, I suggest to refer to the homosexual population as gays as the word marica is very offensive and therefore not politically correct.

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utopiacowboy says on Apr 11, 2005, 21:22:

It is? I hear it all the time in Colombia.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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kernow62 says on Apr 12, 2005, 04:14:

I am surprised this post hasn't been moderated yet. The thrift store one seems to have gone bye bye.

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elmodefoque says on Apr 12, 2005, 05:20:

In Barranquilla all us he man, manly, macho guys call each other MARICA all the time. A typical greeting:
“Nojoda MARICA donde te metistes hijueputa pensaba que te mataron, cara de verga”

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

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juanalejo says on Apr 12, 2005, 07:29:

elmo Exactly, same in all of Colombia, people especially young call each other marica in a friendly manner, but calling a gay person marica is offensive for them.

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elmodefoque says on Apr 12, 2005, 08:26:

I would never call a known gay dude “marica" In his case I would use the word "cuadro"

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

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elmodefoque says on Apr 12, 2005, 08:31:

i forgot, for barraquilleros "cuadro" is a buddy, a friend, una llave

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

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ARMacleod says on Apr 12, 2005, 11:14:

Where next? Gay? Used to mean; blithe, happy, jaunty, lighthearted, carefree, jovial, perky etc.

I do wish people would stop messing around with our language. I expect paedophiles will soon become 'perky'. Rapists become ‘jovials'?

I have friends who are on the other side of the wall. (both male and female) In company the subject is avoided, it is a private thing for them.

Sorry guys, I am one of those old fashioned types who believe that there is only one way to push poo up hill and that is in a wheelbarrow.

I will live and let live, but, I do not have to embrace the deviance, nor do I wish to have it thrust at me. There are plenty of other sites to cater for this.

mauvais gaut
Being of unsound mind and dubious disposition, I cannot be held legally liable for any indiscretions."¡El diablo me hizo hacerlo!" But don't worry, be happy.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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SG1002 says on Apr 30, 2005, 08:17:

I HAVE AN ISSUE I RECENTLY JUST STARTED TO B MORE INTERESTED IN WOMEN THEN NORMAL. I MET A GIRL A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND IM REALY FEELING HER AND I WOULD LIKE TO C WHERE THIS GOES BUT WHEN I TOLD MY MOTHER ANBOUT A POSIBILITY OF ME BEING GAY SHE SAYS "K TAL" AND I TOLD THE GIRL THAT WHEN I COME BACK FROM COLOMBIA I WANT TO C WHAT HAPPENS BETWEEN US. BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY MOTHER.
CAN SOME ONE HELP ME.

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Mr. Hollywood says on Apr 30, 2005, 09:48:

Lose the CAPPS please Obviously, you should continue telling your mother that you're gay. That way you can bring chicks home to mama's house and have sex with them right under her nose and she'll never suspect what you're up to.

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ARMacleod says on Apr 30, 2005, 10:26:

SG1002. You are not out on a limb by yourself. According to many eminent psychiatrists, a leaning toward this kind of ‘problem' is so usual that it could be called the ‘norm' rather than deviant.

You need to look deeper into yourself before venturing into a situation that you may regret later in life, there are three possibilities here:
1. Human genetics may be the root cause
2. You may have a communication problem with the opposite sex; or
3. Te environment in which a person is reared, i.e. conditioning or imprinting may have some bearing on the sexual preferences. (This is the larger group)

At this point I can see the male readers beginning to cringe a little. Eight out of ten-if not more of the population at large have had these feelings. Most grow out of them in time but some succumb at least once.

More heart to heart with your mother and also the father if that is possible. You can have a session with a shrink fairly cheaply to start with. That is probably your first and best option.

In the end, it is what you are comfortable with yourself, and if your eventual choice does not infringe on the sensibilities of others, then is just a matter for yourself.

Peace. James.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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cypher says on Apr 30, 2005, 13:27:

SG1002 are you a guy or a girl?

though this is not really important.. but would clear up something for me, lol

cos if you are a guy and interested in girls, then you might not be gay
but if you are a girl interested in girls then maybe you are..

anyway i wouldnt say anything to parents just yet, until you are sure yourself, at least 90%.. it will save you a lot of unnecessary heartache.. and if you are in colombia check out places there, and if you dont like, you can just go back.. and "it was only a holiday thing"..

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dwmte says on Apr 30, 2005, 15:54:

king james.... i read through this thread and noted one of yours above.

was that a fudge packer joke?

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dwmte says on Apr 30, 2005, 15:56:

many years ago, in palm springs, california.... a 'roast' was held for the famous entertainer, liberace.

when he approached his piano and started to sit down, the master of ceremonies, rock hudson, approached his bench and asked liberace, "...excuse me sir, can i push in your stool?"

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Gomezman5 says on Apr 30, 2005, 17:08:

Typical liberal nonsense of PBH, such hypocracy !! A guy comes on here and wants to know where the women hangout in Bogota' and the "thought police" are agressive in their enforcement of the policy prohibiting anything about "finding women"

A gay guy comes on here and wants to know about where he can find a guy,or where the gays "hang out" and nobody says anything.

I suppose it would be ok for someone to come on here and ask about where the women are --- if the person inquiring is a lesbian of course.

Incredible.....just incredible.

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kernow62 says on Apr 30, 2005, 18:32:

True, true. So now all you gringo men just pretend you are women, create a new forum identity and things should be fine. ;-) Ain't that right Gomezgal.

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Lionheart says on Apr 30, 2005, 19:50:

odd that people just read single-minded here This wouldn't be the first time we deleted a thread about a homosexual looking for entertainment, but I don't see that in the OP.

"What's gay life like in Bogota? I'm not used to being closeted, though I won't mind it, I guess."
Nothing about sex here ... in many cultures it is better to stay in the closet.

"What are attitudes of the general population? "
A good question.

"Lots of places to hang out, or not too many? "
I see no difference to other threads asking about bars and nightlife here.

"How about discrimination in work, etc? Better or worse than in the US?"
Another good question.

You people need to get your minds out of the gutter and simply read the questions posted.

We are not a politically correct forum in many ways, and if a homosexual uses the term gay for him/herself it is fine with me. I also prefer to say Black than African American. Several of the comments in this thread are/were not ok, but the original post is fine.

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Gomezman5 says on Apr 30, 2005, 20:41:

Lionheart my good man,... Please don't take what he said out of context. You quoted the first line of his entry, but you left out the question part !! Come on, do you think I am that naive? I add the second line for you.As follows: "Lots of places to hang out, or not too many?"

Ok, now that I have made it CLEAR that he is looking for Gay place to be...and why all know why gay people look for other gay places...don't we? Or, are we going to sugar coat that too?

Sorry Lionheart, I don't buy it. I remember very clearly when a guy opened a thread, and all he asked was where the women "hang out" in Colombia, and I got into it with Tinto about it when he jumped on the guy. In fact, I know I am right on this one. This is an exact repeat of what that guy asked. "Gays hang out", or "women hang out", SAME THING !! Typical liberal, double standard borsht!! You are not be honest with this one. Furthermore, you are too intelligent too make me believe that you you can't figure this out.

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Lionheart says on Apr 30, 2005, 23:52:

huh? I took nothing out of context. I wrote every single line he wrote and commented with my judgement. Apparently you did not take the time to read my full post, Gomez.

If I were to apply the rules as strict as you and a few others are trying to tell me to do, 50% of PBH would currently be deleted. Just because he is homosexual you are jumping to conclusions. I am giving him benefit of doubt. May I remind you of several threads discussing heterosexual relationships between different cultures, often using very visual discriptions? Where are the double standards here? Posts containing direct dating questions are still being deleted on a regular basis.

So far nobody cared to answer most of the questions, simply assuming he is seeking entertainment only. What about his question about working in Colombia as a homosexual person?

And of course he is looking for a place to hang out with other homosexuals, to feel more at ease and be comfortable. I don't think he would be comfortable sitting next to people at a bar who do not respect him for whom he is. I have many male and female homosexual friends. When we go out together we normally go to places where they are comfortable. Not all places are sexually overloaded pick-up joints.

Personally, I don't care what you buy or don't buy, Gomez. Once again I see judgemental intolerance here and I do not accept it, neither as a person or as a moderator.

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ARMacleod says on May 1, 2005, 03:30:

Squire, el Honourable Señor Douglas: Both remarks were, in my mind, true to my manner of thought anyway. because I do not like to have the mincing homosexual types openly flaunting their abnormal preferences in my direction, it does not mean that I have a problem with them as a entity in themselves.

My second post was to help a person come to terms with, or to find out exactly what path to follow, no hidden meanings there. Just a care for a fellow human being with a problem.

As I have already, and unashamedly stated, my ex wife and I have friends who follow the contradictory preference, but it is covertly done as it should be. It does not affect me in any way and other than having been told confidentially, I would not otherwise have known to this day.

How many heterosexual people do you see flaunting their status in everyones face? Young males and similar minded females on the pull perhaps, showing off their masculine and feminine attributes, the way birds and animals do, that is about it, that is normal.

Why do people have to flaunt their deviancies around, perhaps it is an attempt to justify their status to themselves as much as to others, if they were comfortable with their difference they would have no requirement to advertise.

Me personally; I love people generally, but, I think that things sexual should be just as confidential as ones bank account, political standing, generosity towards the poor, etc. If these things are broadcast like abnormalities such as homosexuality, then people are just making a statement.

Look at me. I have much money in the bank. (In other words, I am richer and subsequently better than you). See everyone how much I give to the poor, (I am more generous and caring than you) etc, etc.

Live and let live. If your manner of life does not follow the accepted norm, then do not broadcast it. If it affects no other, there is no conflict. If it adversely affects others who live within the accepted meaning of social acceptance, financially, physically and, or, mentally it has to be if not socially wrong, then at best, very questionable behaviour. If the latter is not the case, then, live life to the full and be happy. We are all ‘a long time dead'.

James. pax vobiscum.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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Lionheart says on May 1, 2005, 05:43:

live and let die James, your namesake did it right - some threads should simply die, and not be allowed to live.

Odd how I see you looking like Sean ... but I have images of all posters here based on known characters ... one reminds me of Betty Page.

I love your English during your morning tea ... a most philosophical chap.

But I must contradict ... when in general most decided to hide in the closet, the English in London were first to come out of the closet. But the English are famed for their oxymorons, saying Sir Elton John when it should be Lady Elton John.

Sir Paul sang the song right ... Live and Let Die

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dwmte says on May 1, 2005, 05:55:

here, here.... there, there...

we're all just folks on the good ship lollypop and tryin to get to the best/any port in the storm.

".....if when you're older, and you speak of this, and you will, ... be kind." (tea and sympathy)

peace, ya'll

dw

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Gomezman5 says on May 1, 2005, 06:43:

"Lots of places to hang out, or not too many?"
"I see no difference to other threads asking about bars and nightlife here."

Perhaps I should enlighten you to the fact that one of the main reasons people hang out at bars for (night life) is so that they can start their night life in the bar, and finish their nightlife elsewhere. I live in Chicago on Lake Shore Drive, my neigborhood used to be called East Lake View, but because it is the most populated area of the city for gays, it is now called Boys Town. I am very familiar with their life style, and promiscuity is a big part of it. This is true, still, in spite of AIDS. This disesase is still a disease that remains in far greater numbers in the gay community than in the hetero sexual community. Halsted street is only 2 blocks from my home and I can tell you with certainty, the gays that go to these gay bars, are very frequently looking for a partner to go home with. This is true to even a greater degree than hetero people who go to straight bars. Having sex IS a big part of the gay life style.

"And of course he is looking for a place to hang out with other homosexuals, to feel more at ease and be comfortable. I don't think he would be comfortable sitting next to people at a bar who do not respect him for whom he is. I have many male and female homosexual friends. When we go."

Now this comment is contradictory. In fact, you contradict yourself in the very next sentence. You said that gays want to look for a place to be with each other (to find sexual partners). But in the next sentence, you say that you say you you have a lot of gay friends and you don't have a problem being with them. So in other words youcan go out with gays, and straight people can go out with gays, but gays can't feel comfortable with straight people....right? Well, do you feel that you are the only straight person that does not have a problem being with gay people? Do you think that other most other people have a problem living together? And if why can't gay people go to places where straight people frequent?

Yet, the moderators here have jumped on a straight guy who looks for a stright woman. Need I remind you, a distinct majority of the world is still straight. So if a gay man can look for another gay man. A straight man should be able to come on here and ask where he can find a straight woman....Period

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go2pr says on May 1, 2005, 07:06:

Agree Gomez Same old "politically correct" rules ..... the mods immediatly jump on a guy who innocently ask infos about "regular places to meet educated women in Bogota", and have no reaction for this gay obviously in search of sex-joints and cruising spots to find sexual partners.

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Mr. Hollywood says on May 1, 2005, 07:13:

BORING There is nothing more tired and boring than straight white guys complaining about how they're oppressed by "political correctness" and I say that as a straight white guy.

Get over yourselves and your homophobia. Someone asked what Bogota life was like for gay men. That's a very legitimate question, considering the problems gay men face when living in a super homophobic environment. He didn't ask for directions to the local gay bathouse or what park is good for crusing guys.

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jmb1 says on Aug 25, 2005, 19:36:

AMEN HOLLYWOOD! Amen!

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Sonny says on Aug 25, 2005, 20:02:

UTC It was just this week I heard that in California they tried to get a gay football team togather before the season started but failed.
It seem that they had to many wide receivers and not enough tight ends. Better luck next season

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 25, 2005, 21:04:

Maybe we have a troll We get a lot of new members here on PBH. These new members come on here and make legitimate inquiries or add something substantive and informative to the various threads. But, it is beyond the realm of commonsense why a new member (less than 2 hours)would come to this forum, and dig up a thread from 4 months ago just to say "Amen", to something that was posted by another member 4 months ago. That to me, goes beyond the realm of commonsense.

No wonder some people are looing at this forum out of the corner of their eye. Can't we get some new members that bring some thought provoking ideas as opposed to members that stir up points of contention on a thread that.....has little to do with Colombia in the first place?

Again I submit, I think a troll is among us. Let's see what else comes from this newbie.

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joshnic says on Sep 8, 2005, 03:22:

Quick Gay Guide Have just found this short and personal guide to Gay life in Bogota. Not sure how up to date it is.

http://www.geocities.com/gaygringocolombia/

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soccerstud says on Sep 8, 2005, 13:08:

very soon i will open www.gaycolombian.com

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Sylvie says on Sep 8, 2005, 22:13:

it is always the cute ones that are gay. :-(

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soccerstud says on Sep 9, 2005, 20:45:

sylvie why do u say that?

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joshnic says on Sep 20, 2005, 19:10:

Web Guide www.gaycolombian.com is not a working website just a set of page designs with sample text. Is this a project you are working on?

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soccerstud says on Sep 20, 2005, 23:38:

yes it is i am not done but soon it will be complete

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elmodefoque says on Sep 21, 2005, 06:11:

"it is always the cute ones that are gay. :-(" sylvie

sylvie, y que somos el resto de nosotros, hijueputas maluco!?
So are you implying that us manly types are all ugly and smelly modefoques?

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

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Rafael the gringo says on Nov 23, 2005, 14:50:

gay life in Bogota I've been in the country for less than two months. My spanish is weak at best. And I'm a retiree from NYC. This is the best gay scene I've ever run into including NY and SF. Not because of the bars, baths, sauna, coffee houses, video parlors, etc. which are all over my neighborhood, but because the people are great and (to be shallow) the boys are beautiful (and not only the way they look, but the way they act). The only way I'm being dragged from this place is in a coffin, which will be in about 20 or 25 years, so I better get hopping. bye!

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rockcreek says on Jul 3, 2006, 14:53:

WHOO HOO!

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julio3440 says on Aug 9, 2006, 09:41:

a lot of places to hang out,mostly in medellin i think in bogota are many places to go,full of gays every weekend,however in emdellin are a lot of gays and gay places as well

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just__paul says on Oct 25, 2006, 04:01:

just wondering what neighborhood is that rafael?

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colombianaporsiempre says on Nov 1, 2006, 19:43:

If you're going to bogota, you can go to a disco called 'El Closet' i saw it on TV

Anyways, i wanna talk to you (and any gay guy )by MSN, i've always wanted to, but i haven't have the change to meet one or chat with one(Well, i used to chat with a cross-dresser... but he was bi)

My Email is Nataarci_02 at hotmail.com

And,you'll be OK as long as you don't hit on straight guys.... and don't be surprised if people look at you weirdly if you're wearing a belly shirt with a pink triangle..... We have become more friendly to gay people, but were still in process

Note: remember, that that doesn't mean that you're gonna get beaten up, just that straight guys wouldn't talk to you....

Anyways, I confess that before coming to Canada (When i was in colombia) I thought that gay people were disgusting, but then i realized that there really nice, friendly, and CoOl!

I used to chat with my friend's brother, his a cross-dresser, really cool guy, nice guy... i wanna meet him in peson.... anyways....

Hope we can talk!

BYE

Colombiana 100%

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CamiBo says on Feb 23, 2007, 08:49:

Rights for Colombia gay couples BBC
Marcela Sanchez, head of Colombia Diversa
Campaigner Marcela Sanchez said it was 'a great step'
Homosexual couples in Colombia should have the same property rights as their heterosexual counterparts, the nation's Constitutional Court has ruled.

The decision applies to those who have been living together for two years.

A gay rights group, which had sought the clarification from the court, said at least 100,000 couples would benefit.

A court source said it did not mean same-sex civil unions - which are part of a bill currently being debated in Congress - had been approved.

'Great step'

The court said the expression "men and women" used in a 1990 law which gives property rights to de-facto couples was unconstitutional.

The head of gay rights group Colombia Diversa, Marcela Sanchez, described the ruling as "a great step".

Until now, same-sex couples who wanted to share their property had had to create commercial partnerships to guarantee that in the case of death of one of the partners the shared possessions would go to the surviving one, she said.

"Laws are not enough, an important cultural shift is needed... for discrimination to end," Ms Sanchez added.

Wednesday's ruling was condemned by some lay Catholic groups, which described it as "going against the family and matrimony".

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analyzethis1 says on Mar 14, 2007, 15:32:

What's your status now SG1002? Are you officially out of the closet or a bi-sexual? Neither?

There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we receive, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. E.A. Robinson

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poco says on Mar 14, 2007, 16:01:

I'd missed this one. Gman5 said But, it is beyond the realm of commonsense why a new member (less than 2 hours)would come to this forum, and dig up a thread from 4 months ago just to say "Amen",

Does two weeks and one day count when you consider this thread is 10 months old? Maybe is has something to do with the Dow Jones Average?

Ten months ago (approx) the index dipped DRASTICALLY down to a low of 10,870 just a few days before the post. Shortly there after it rallied before dropping again.

Today it went below 12,000 and guess what? It went back up. Here we are again with the same senario.

My analysis indicates we should have one more drop to below 12,000 before zooming (but bumpy) to a 13% gain for the year. Unless of course something happens.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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jay1234 says on Mar 14, 2007, 17:06:

poco lmao.

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aztec says on Mar 15, 2007, 06:18:

something happens Unless of course something happens.
By poco

Like dropping a bomb on Iran. That should take care of the market for a while!

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lasvegasguy says on May 3, 2007, 04:12:

hola im a colombian homo who lives in vegas...i do not know if i am bisexual but i am pretty sure i am gay..but i would never go to a colombian gay bar...most are total flamers..I like dudes not boychicks. lol

besides..they would not be able to handle..thiiiissss....!

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