PRD have control of D.F and therefore hold regular, free concerts Saturday nights in the city. Mexicans have a very public approach to affection. In the green grounds of UNAM, couples can be seen snogging passionatly, lying on each other and generally engaging in lots of couple cuddling.These activities are not just for the youth. Older couples can be seen doing this in the streets too. So, big kiss-fest in the city.
There was a dynamic woman compare, two huge television screens and a camera zooming around catching couples snogging. Yikes!
Fortunatley, there was a groups of 20 lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender (LGBT) Mexicans holding a kissing protest for marriage rights. Within D.F queer couples can register their relationship. D.F is home to 40% of all Mexicans - around 21 million people. This is the work of the PRD, and while it is just a registration scheme, it is a good step. PAN and PRI are socially conservative. Fox, the former PRI candidate, has pushed for a new law in the state where he now lives, to outlaw public kissing.
On March 8th, International Women's Day, the lesbian community holds their own rally. It has taken place for 4 years now, and involves 400-600 women (and men marching at the back) in a grand display of dyke pride.
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