Gay marriage legalized in Mexico City
”For centuries, unjust laws prohibited marriage between whites and blacks or Europeans and (indigenous) Indians. Today all those barriers have come down.”
Victor Romo of the PRD party which is reported to have fully backed legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Mexico City, Mexico. The city has a population of more than 8 million and the legislature is said to be left-leaning. If all goes well, marriages may begin in February, according to AFP. (AFP)
”We are putting an end to segregation and stigmatization of a sector of society, giving access to full marriage rights.”
David Razu, a legislator from Mexico City commenting on the legalization of marriage for gay men and lesbians. The vote was reported to have been a solid 39-20. Several Latin American cities and regions have approved civil unions over the last 10 years, but Mexico City becomes the first to legalize marriage equality. A court in Buenos Aires, Argentina ruled in favor of gay marriage a couple of months ago, but that decision was immediately challenged and a final decision is expected from that country’s high court soon. (Reuters)
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