LGBT rights in Paraguay binding on Costa Rica and sets a binding precedent for other Latin American and Caribbean countries including Paraguay. There is currently a lawsuit to recognize same-sex marriage that relies on the IACHR ruling pending with the courts. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Paraguay since 1880. The age of consent in Paraguay is 16 for homosexuals and 14 for heterosexuals. During the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner from 1954 to 1989, LGBT people faced heavy persecution and were forced to maintain secret lives. On 1 September 1959, a fire broke out in the capital city of Asunción. Bernardo Aranda, a
Concepción Department, Paraguay as well as do outings. The Ña Blanca Country House, by the Tagatija Guazú, is the center attraction, a stream of crystal clear water, with small waterfalls, where tourists can go swimming and camping. The JM Ranch has an ample beach by the river and is a nice place to enjoy camping and fishing. Alto Biobio is one of the most scenic places and is right by the River Biobio Concepción Department, Paraguay Concepción () is a department of Paraguay. The capital is the city of Concepción. Throughout history, this department has suffered a great amount of population instability, especially