Q&A: Argentina gay marriage law
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Argentina is the 10th country to legalise gay marriage
Argentina has become the first country in Latin America to legalise same-sex marriage.
The debate over the legislation reflected deep divisions in Argentina, which is a mainly Roman Catholic country.
BBC Mundo looks at the key aspects of the law and the situation across Latin America:
What does the law consist of?
When does the law come in to force?
What is the difference between civil union and marriage?
Where else is same-sex marriage recognised?
What is the situation in the rest of Latin America?
- Published15 July 2010
- Published15 July 2010