Unfair Adoption

An illustration by Michael Dimotta for Instinct Magazine.

Argentina becomes first Latin American country to legalize gay marriage

Argentina has just become the first Latin American country to legalize gay marriage. The Senate passed a bill on Thursday morning after a lengthy debate, according to the Telam news agency, reports CNN.

The bill, which was endorsed by the President Cristina Kirchner, not only legalizes gay marriage, but also allows the couples to adopt.

The upper house voted 33-27 for the proposal after 14 hours of debate, according to Reuters. The bill had already passed the lower chamber of Congress.

The New York Times reports that 70% of Argentinians support marriage equality.

Recently, Argentina’s highest-ranking Catholic prelate called the gay marriage bill a “machination” of the devil.

Gay marriage became legal in Mexico City in March earlier this year.

Famed Mexican Singer Would Rather See Children Die Than be Adopted by Gay Couple

Paquita la del Barrio, a Mexican singer has caused controversy with her comments on same-sex adoption. MSNBC reports that she said "It’s not in my taste that a poor creature should be adopted by them.“

When asked by a reporter if she would prefer a child die of hunger in the streets, or two human beings give him love and food, she responded: "That he die.”

Towleroad posted a video of her comments (Spanish, with English subtitles).

As of Today, Gay Couples in Mexico City Can Get Married, Adopt & Receive Government Benefits

Today, gay marriage has become legal in Mexico City, setting it apart from the rest of the country. Not only can same-sex couples marry, but they can now adopt children and receive government benefits.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the change is causing culture wars in Latin America, with many of Mexico’s “top names” against the change.