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These are the 38 countries that have legalized marriage equality (in order)

To date, only 38 nations allow same-sex couples to marry, and none of them did before 2001.

Lesbian Couple Takes On Ecuador's Marriage Fight

A lesbian couple applied for a marriage license despite the country's ban on same-sex marriages.

Why This Latina Photog Documented Her Coming-Out

Paola Paredes traveled from London to her native Ecuador to come out to her parents, and took photos of the emotional moment for a project she calls 'Unveiled.'

Ecuadorians Being Raped, Beaten in 'Ex-Gay' Clinics, Report Says

The government denies that such clinics exist, but activists say they operate clandestinely.

'Ex-Gay' Clinics Are Torturing Youth Around the Globe

Ecuadorian writer Cesar L. Baquerizo is releasing his first English-lanugage novel, A Safe Place With You, about a "conversion" clinic in his native country. He tells us about the real people — abused by religious frauds —who inspired his book. 

Transgender woman killed by L.A. police after calling for help

Linda Becerra Moran said she had been kidnapped. A police officer shot her after telling her to drop a knife.

Ecuadorian Trans Couple Announces Pregnancy

Diane Rodriguez and Fernando Machado are thought to be the first trans couple in Ecuador to become parents.

A Letter from Ecuador's Human Rights Hero

Diane Rodriguez faces constant danger as an unbowed trans activist in central America.

Ecuador High Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

The South American nation issued a 5-4 ruling based on equal rights.

Ecuador’s Proposed Constitution Causes Rift Between Left and Right

Will this 85% Catholic, Latin American nation ratify a gay-friendly constitution? After all, it was the first in the Western Hemisphere to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation ... and it decriminalized sexual activity between people of the same sex six full years before the United States.

Ecuadorian President: Respect Civil Unions or Get Fired

Same-sex and opposite-sex couples in Ecuador will have equal access to legal relationship recognition in the form of civil unions beginning September 15.

Ecuadorian Court Rules for Marriage Equality

The ruling is being appealed, but advocates are confident.

Costa Rica Is First Central American Nation to Enact Marriage Equality

Daritza Araya and Alexandra Quiros (pictured) were married shortly after midnight on Tuesday when marriage equality became the law of the land.