Uruguay's Lower House Approves Legalization of Gay Marriage
Bill headed to the Senate
MONTEVIDEO (Uruguay)—Lawmakers in taboo-breaking Uruguay voted to legalize gay marriage late Tuesday night, approving a single law governing marriage for heterosexuals and homosexuals.
The proposal now goes to the Senate, where the ruling coalition has enough votes for passage. President Jose Mujica plans to sign it into law early next year.
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Let’s see… they are favorable towards immigration, gay marriage, and marijuana. Their President lives a humble lifestyle on a farm.
I’m ready to move there!