Uruguay to Allow Same-Sex Marriage?

Same-sex couples were first allowed to be married in 2001 in the Netherlands and, now, other countries are considering allowing the same privilege. Last week, Uruguay had a marriage equality bill that was passed by lawmakers and only needs the president’s signature before it becomes the second country in Latin America and the twelfth country in the world to allow same-sex marriage. The Roman Catholic Church, a prevalent force in Argentina, which allows same-sex marriage, and Uruguay is opposed to the new laws, citing that it is interfering with the foundation of marriage. Despite this opposition, Uruguay was the first country in Latin America that permitted children to be adopted by same-sex couples.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/10/world/americas/uruguay-same-sex marriage/index.html?hpt=wo_c2