Volker Türk on Monday spoke at UN LGBTI Core Group event
President Yamandú Orsi urged to deliver on promises to community
Eric Nelson was one of five gay ambassadors during first Trump administration
One-time guerrilla fighter signed marriage equality law in 2012
Decision 'in line with the president's recent executive orders'
LGBTQ+ Victory Institute honored former Bogotá mayor in D.C.
Vote to take place on Oct. 27
Voters in Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Venezuela to go to polls this year
27-year-old gay lawmaker running for David Trone seat
Country seen as one of the world's most LGBTQ-friendly nations
