Legal transformation of the national perspective on civil unions and same sex marriage in Latin America

This paper analyzes the legal arguments that have been used toallow the gradual introduction of same-sex marriage and civil unions in some Latin American countries. The author makes a critical account of the contentious cases and legislative responses to claims for recognition and...

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Author: Cabrales Lucio, José Miguel
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2015
Country:Perú
Institution:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Repository:Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/14427
Online Access:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/derechopucp/article/view/14427
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Latin America
human rights
gay marriage
civil unions
courts
discrimination
Latinoamérica
derechos humanos
matrimonio homosexual
uniones civiles
tribunales
discriminación
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Summary:This paper analyzes the legal arguments that have been used toallow the gradual introduction of same-sex marriage and civil unions in some Latin American countries. The author makes a critical account of the contentious cases and legislative responses to claims for recognition and protection of human rights of people with a particular sexual orientation. The most representative Latin American countries are analyzed from the point of view of its relevance in comparative terms.