Argentina considers marriage equality

The Argentine Congress has opened debate on a measure to legalize same-sex marriage, reports the Associated Press.  Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, established its gay-friendly reputation in 2002 by becoming the first Latin American city to legalize same-sex civil unions. In Latin America, only Uruguay has legalized civil unions nationwide. 

Some Catholic and other Christian groups have accused the Argentine government of trying to "subvert the natural order of life, promote perversions and destroy the family as an institution." "This should not be understood as the denial of anyone's rights," said Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo.

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