Chile's congress passes same-sex marriage bill

von Sophia Boddenberg · DW News

After years of wrangling, Chile's congress has passed a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children. Until now, gay couples could only enter into a civil union. Once the bill is signed by President Sebastian Piñera, Chile will become the seventh Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage. Will the new law provide an opening for far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in upcoming elections?

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Sophia Boddenberg

Santiago de Chile

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