Same-sex marriage legalised in Argentina

Argentina today legalised same-sex marriage, becoming the first in Latin America to give gays and lesbians all the legal rights of heterosexual couples.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2010 - 12:23

Argentina today legalised same-sex marriage, becoming the first in Latin America to give gays and lesbians all the legal rights of heterosexual couples.

The vote came down to 33 in favour, 27 against and three abstentions in Argentina's Senate.

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