Entry #13070: Same-sex marriage in Brazil

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RegionBrazil
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusVaries by Region
Start DateMar 4, 2004
End DateMay 5, 2011
DescriptionOn March 4th, 2004, a panel of judges in Rio Grande Do Sul gave the green light to gay and lesbian civil unions. The ruling gave same-sex couples broad rights in areas like inheritance, child custody, insurance benefits and pensions. They were the first Brazilian state to offer civil unions.
Sourceshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3534959.stm


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edited by danlev. Oops, varies shouldn't be federal.

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edited by danlev. Applying federal law to Brazil entries

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Original entry
StatusVaries by Region
Start DateMar 4, 2004
End DateMay 5, 2011
DescriptionOn March 4th, 2004, a panel of judges in Rio Grande Do Sul gave the green light to gay and lesbian civil unions. The ruling gave same-sex couples broad rights in areas like inheritance, child custody, insurance benefits and pensions. They were the first Brazilian state to offer civil unions.
Sourceshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3534959.stm