President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is country's strongman
More than 70 members of Congress signed letter to vice president
Governor under increased pressure to veto measure
As in U.S., gay/bi men disproportionately affected
Rodrigo Duterte also said he would appoint LGBT Cabinet members
Sebastián Piñera urged to support pro-LGBT bills
APCO signed $1.2 million contract with country's intelligence agency
LGBT activists, supporters urge governor to veto measure
Senators' letter coincides with International Human Rights Day
Advocates in British territory strongly oppose measure