Same-Sex Marriage in Honduras: Not Legal

No. Same-sex marriage is not recognized in Honduras.

Legal Framework

• 2005 Constitutional Amendment (Article 112): Explicitly defines marriage as "between a man and a woman" and bans same-sex couples from adopting.
• Family Code: Reinforces heterosexual-only marriage.
• No Civil Union / Domestic Partnership Law: No alternative legal recognition exists.

Regional Context

Honduras is one of the few Latin American countries without any form of same-sex union recognition. Neighbors: Guatemala (no), El Salvador (no), Nicaragua (no). Contrast: Costa Rica (marriage 2020), Mexico (nationwide 2022), Colombia (marriage 2016), Brazil (2013), Argentina (2010).

Advocacy & Challenges

LGBTQ+ groups (e.g., Kukulcán, Colectivo Violeta) have filed cases with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR). In 2022, the IACHR ruled Honduras must recognize same-sex marriage — but the government has not complied. Public opinion remains largely opposed (≈70% against per 2020 surveys).

Travelers: Same-sex marriages performed abroad are not recognized for immigration, spousal benefits, or legal purposes in Honduras.