Mexico City recognizing gay civil unions

[oberliner]

MEXICO CITY - Legislation recognizing gay civil unions in the Mexican capital was published in the official gazette on Thursday, making it the first such law in the history of the conservative, predominantly Roman Catholic country.

The law does not legalize gay marriage but allows same-sex couples living in Mexico City to register civil unions with authorities, granting them inheritance rights and other benefits typically given to spouses.

City legislature passed the law last week and it was signed on Monday by Mexico City Mayor Alejandro Encinas. However it will not take effect for 120 days.

At least one conservative non-governmental group said it was considering seeking a court injunction against the measure.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061117/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/mexico_gay_unions_1

[Dhampir Kampf]

1. It's a sad day...

...when Mexico City grants a freedom that the USA doesn't. Americans should be ashamed.

[Dying Eagle]

3. great responce!

just what i wasthinking.

[queenbdem87]

2. It's sad that separate "but equal" is seen as progress.

[myrna minx]

4. I know. :-(

but it is progress compared to the USA. My home state of Wisconsin just banned gay marriage. :-(