Early Thursday morning, the Argentine Senate voted to legalize gay marriage and allow same-sex couples to adopt children. The President, Christina Fernandez de Kirchner, has been a vocal supporter of the bill and is expected to sign it into law upon her return from an international trip.
Check out this video of supporters celebrating as they learn of the victory. It’ll bring tears to your eyes:
From Colorlines.com:
It’s clear that the United States is quickly falling out of step with international counterparts on the issue of gay marriage equality. Already Mexico City, Holland, Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Afirca, Norway, Sweden, Portugal and Iceland have all legalized gay marriage. Uruguay allows same-sex couples to adopt children, but not marry. And Brazil at least recognizes some same-sex unions.
Dan Hawes, organizer for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, told The Post , “Every win we have gives momentum and hope to people everywhere, including activists in the United States working for the right to marry.”
Órale! Argentina’s victory is good news for anyone who cherishes freedom and human dignity. ¡Felicitaciones, Argentina!
