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First Non-Binary Birth Certificate Issued in Mexico State After 30-Year Effort
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First Non-Binary Birth Certificate Issued in Mexico State After 30-Year Effort

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dany, a non-binary individual, has received the first non-binary birth certificate in the State of Mexico after a 30-year pursuit.
  • This issuance follows a recent reform to the state's Civil Code recognizing non-binary identities.
  • The State of Mexico is now among the top five Mexican states to implement such administrative recognition.

After a nearly 30-year quest, Dany has officially obtained a non-binary birth certificate in the State of Mexico, marking a historic first for the region.

"I have pursued this for almost 30 years, and now it is a reality," Dany stated, expressing relief and joy. The process was facilitated by the Asociación Fuera del Clóset, which helped Dany secure both the birth certificate and the CURP (Unique Population Registry Code). Unlike legal or judicial procedures, obtaining these documents is now a streamlined administrative process, allowing individuals to receive them on the same day.

This milestone is a direct result of a reform to the state's Civil Code, published on April 28, 2026. The amendment officially incorporates the administrative recognition of non-binary identities into state law. With this change, the State of Mexico positions itself among the leading five states in the country to adopt such an administrative procedure, signaling a significant step forward in legal gender recognition within Mexico.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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