The gay tourism guide Spartacus, published by German publisher Bruno Gmünder, specializing in the LGBT segment, released its latest International Gay Tourism Index.
The ranking, which includes 138 destinations that have already been on the cover of the guide, shows the most and least recommended (and safe) countries to be visited by gays around the globe.
Spartacus did not take into account the countries gay scene, such as nightlife and culture. The guide classified the ranking according to the laws and customs of each country, such as same-sex marriage, restrictions on people with HIV, hate crimes against gays, laws against homosexuality, religious influence, among other criteria. Each nation received a positive or negative number value for each category, which results in a final balance for its placement in the ranking.
Brazil was in 30th place, with two points to spare. The country gained 5 points for legalizing civil unions, allowing adoption by gays and having local anti-discrimination laws. But it lost three points, two due to the murders against homosexuals and one due to religious influence in society.
At the top of the ranking was Sweden, with 9 points. Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom complete the top positions, with 8 points each.
Among our neighbors, Uruguay fared better, ranking 11th, with 6 points. Argentina was 14th, with 4 points. Surprise for the position of the United States, which came in 47th place.
At the end of the ranking are Russia (-11), the United Arab Emirates (-12) and Iran, in 138th place, with – 13 points. Check out the complete ranking.
