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Mexicans turn out for gay marriage rally

By Gay.com / PlanetOut.com Network

SUMMARY: More than 100 Mexican gay and lesbian couples took wedding-like vows on Thursday as part of a Valentine's Day (news - web sites) rally for same-sex couple rights in Mexico City.

More than 100 Mexican gay and lesbian couples took wedding-like vows on Thursday as part of a Valentine's Day rally for same-sex couple rights in Mexico City.


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According to Reuters, an unknown number of supporters joined the couples in a downtown location of the city, where they demonstrated in favor of a bill that would recognize the rights of same-sex couples.

The legislation would allow couples to form "unions of cohabitation" that entitle partners to share insurance and inherit property rights. City lawmakers will consider the bill later this year, Reuters reported.

"This is completely natural, and it is not true that in Mexican families there are no gays," said Angel Rodriguez, alluding to Mexico's reputation for being a macho, male-dominated society.

Homosexuality is not illegal in Mexico.