A gay couple in Argentina could become the first same-sex couple to marry in Latin America. The couple, Alex Freyre and José María Di Bello, were granted a marriage license after a judge ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage violated Argentina’s constitution.

"A lot of walls are starting to crumble." CNN profiles gay Latinos in the U.S.

President Obama has received mixed support from the gay community after signing a memo that extends some benefits, but not health care, to same-sex partners of federal employees.

The number of anti-gay murders in the U.S. increased by 28 percent last year, according to the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs. The 29 killings are the highest in a decade.

Sergio Garcia, an openly gay teen from Los Angeles, was voted this year's prom queen at Fairfax High School.

Perú has announced it will ban homosexuals from becoming police officers because gays will "damage the reputation" of those who work in law enforcement.

Christian Chávez of RBD announced he will launch an international campaign against homophobia and hate crimes: "Life has given me the opportunity to represent people who have struggled to change the world's view and make progress against homophobia."

Microsoft has apologized for banning a female gamer who identified herself as lesbian in her Xbox Live profile. Although gamers are prohibited from listing their sexual preference in Xbox Live profiles, Microsoft says it will review its profile policies.

The U.S. has refused to sign a United Nations declaration that would decriminalize homosexuality around the world.

Gay Latino men and women are finding it increasingly difficult to gain political asylum in the U.S. as more Latin American countries recognize gay rights.