Carlos Bruce

Carlos Bruce

Country

Peru

Birth - Death

1957 -

Occupation

Politics

Description

Elected to the Congress representing Lima for the 2006-2011 term, and re-elected for another five year term. Suspended in 2011 for dishonor by his party. Introduced a civil unions bill to Congress, and became the first open LGBTQ person to serve in national office in Peru.

See Also

• First Out Elected Politicians

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-peruvian-lawmaker-carlos-bruce-comes-out-102992
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCJ_kho4qEI
• http://www.peruviantimes.com/tag/carlos-bruce/

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