Friday, January 29, 2010

Federal Legislation Tries to Overturn Mexico City's Gay-Marriage Law


Back in December, Mexico City became the first to pass a law allowing gay marriage in Latin America. Civil unions were already legal in Mexico City since 2005, as in other areas of Latin America such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay. The law allowing gay marriage is due to take effect in March, however federal legislation is trying to prevent that from happening. It would also open the door for gay couples to adopt children. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard argues that this law does not violate constitutional provisions and says that he will will defend the new law.

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