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Guerrero Issues First Gender Identity Birth Certificates to 11 Residents

The move enacts a 2025 law that lets people update name and gender by self-declaration without medical or court steps.

Overview

  • State officials delivered the initial amended birth certificates in Chilpancingo to trans men, trans women and non-binary people.
  • Authorities said the procedure will remain available and will be brought to additional regions of the state.
  • With the updated records, recipients can align identification for administrative procedures, employment and education.
  • Activists in Acapulco noted Guerrero is now the 25th Mexican state to recognize gender identity on public documents.
  • Advocates, including activist Alejandro Gallardo, welcomed the milestone but called for monitoring to ensure barrier-free access in all municipalities.