- Lawmakers in Chile have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. The law is being called a “step forward” for equality in the conservative Latin American country.
- The passage of the law was lauded by rights groups, equal marriage rights advocates and same-sex couples.
- The new law granting same-sex couples who wish to marry the same rights as heterosexual couples will come into effect 90 days after the bill is published in Chile’s official gazette.
- It also means same-sex couples with children will see both parents receive full legal recognition.
