In pictures: Bolivia Gay Pride

"We just want to be openly gay and talk openly about our sexuality, because these issues are part of the political, cultural and social life of Bolivia as a whole.

"Why can't we discuss openly these issues and free ourselves of the hypocrisy that surround us?

"All we are saying is that we want be free to feel and make decisions about how our own bodies enjoy sexual pleasure."

Words and pictures by David Atkinson