Chile's Congress votes to legalize same-sex marriage

Published:Dec 7, 202310:44
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The Chamber of Deputies, the decrease home of Congress, handed the invoice with 82 votes in favor, 20 towards, and a pair of abstentions. The invoice had already been permitted by Chile's Senate.The movement was first introduced in 2017 by socialist president Michelle Bachelet, however stalled in Congress till present President Sebastian Piñera voiced his assist.
Piñera -- a right-wing, conservative politician -- stated earlier this yr that he supported marriage equality. He is predicted to now signal the invoice into legislation. "I think the time has come for equal marriage in our country," Piñera stated in June, "In this way, all people without distinguishing by sexual orientation, will be able to live love and form a family with all the protection and dignity that they need and deserve."
Polar opposite candidates head to run-off vote in Chile
Pinera's time period as president is winding down, with a run-off vote between candidates José Antonio Kast and Gabriel Boric scheduled for later this month. Chile has legally acknowledged same-sex civil unions since 2015. Legalizing same-sex marriage would offer equal rights to same-sex {couples}, comparable to the fitting to undertake youngsters.Across Latin America, same-sex marriages are allowed in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Uruguay and elements of Mexico.

Previous reporting by CNN's Michelle Velez in Atlanta and Stefano Pozzebon in Bogota.

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