Image via WikipediaIn Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday
July 14, 2010, the proposal for gay marriage was approved. It was a long battle but supporters of the bill won. Both sides rallied and demonstrated outside Congress until the decision for same sex marriage was made (Around 16 hours long!!). This approval will grant all married gays and lesbians the same rights as any heterosexual marriage. Civil unions have been allowed in some states in Mexico and legalized in Uruguay. Its not just about civil union in Argentina! They can also adopt children and inherit wealth.
Now not all lesbians and gays can hop on a plane and get married in Argentina.
"Argentine wedding plans, since only permanent residents and citizens can wed in the country, and such paperwork can take years to obtain. While it makes some amendments to the civil code, many other aspects of family law will have to be changed." says The Huffington Post
Congratulations to Argentina for recognizing equality. You have much to celebrate!
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