Intersex rights in Chile

Intersex rights in Chile
Protection of physical integrity and bodily autonomyYes
Protection from discriminationYes
Access to identification documentsYes
Changing M/F sex classificationsYes
Third gender or sex classificationsYes
MarriageYes

Since November 7, 2023, Chile bans unnecessary and non-consensual surgeries, procedures or medical treatments on intersex newborns, boys, girls and adolescents. Since March 15, 2022, Chile bans discrimination based on "sex characteristics" under Law 21,430 on Guarantees and Integral Protection of the Rights of Children and Adolescents. The country has the most advanced legal protection framework in Latin America.