Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) rights involve the human rights of those with sexual orientations that are not between strictly a male and female. Historically, the LGBT community was suppressed and punished under the preset that they were sinful according to the Christian bible, as well as most other global religions. There was so much accumulated support of religion that there was a significant lack in revolt against the punishment of LGBT people. There are many violated articles in relation to LGBT rights, including articles 2, 7, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19, and 20. However, as our civilization as a whole progresses, our views are also continually changing, allowing for the LGBT community to fight for equal rights.
In Mexico, LGBT rights did not begin to be recognized until the 1970s, after the first Latin American group, The Homosexual Liberation Front, was organized in response to an employee of Sears being fired for his sexual orientation. This is approximately when Patria Jimenez became politically active. Previously, the country was known for it's conservative, family values views, so the thought of granting rights to the LGBT community was nearly unfathomable. This all changed asJimenez became active. In 1979, the country had its first Pride March, held in Mexico City. This was a major accomplishment, since this gave the LGBT community the right to celebrate and unify themselves in a conservative country. Since the parade, LGBT rights have become more and more attainable in Mexico, with much thanks to Jimenez's selection for proportional representation in the Federal Chamber of Duties.