LGBTQ+ Mexico’s LGBTQ+ community still face barriers despite strong legal protections Workers may have rights on paper. The workplace reality is more complicated iStock.com/Cristina Moliner Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 19 August 2026 For Mexico’s LGBTQ+ population, getting through the door of a new employer can be as difficult as succeeding once inside, says a senior official for sexual and gender diversity. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Harassment Mexico’s courts told to consider women’s structural barriers in harassment cases Contracts Nearly half of Mexico’s workforce do not have written contracts Remuneration Mexico moves to standardise gender pay gap reporting Retaliation Mexico moves to crack down on blacklists with new hiring reform