Pornography in Latin America
Pornography in Latin America consists of pornography made in Latin America as well as being viewed there. While the countries of the region are mostly sexually conservative due to the influence of the Roman Catholic Church the viewing of pornography has been popularized by the Internet and DVDs.
By country
Pornography between consenting adults is legal in most Latin American countries including Colombia[1] and Uruguay.[2]
Mexico
From early on in the 20th Century Mexico was known for producing a lot of films with full female nudity and soft-core pornographic scenes. Magazines or comic books featuring softcore pornography are commonly sold in newsstands.
Brazil
In the last 10–15 years, numerous American and European actors have visited Brazil to produce movies. Brazil is also well known for gay and transsexual pornography.
In Brazil, pornographic film actors must be 18 or older. Pornography which does not involve bestiality is legal when sold in public places. Depiction of sex with animals is legal.[3] However, magazine and DVD covers that depict genitalia must not be visible from public view, and pornography can only be sold to people 18 or older.
Argentina
Argentina is emerging as another source for transsexual porn, with several titles already produced by major American companies (e.g., Anabolic). Argentina is also widely used to shoot pornographic clips straight for the Internet, as well as for photoshoots. Films shot in Argentina typically have the male performers wearing condoms.
