Many people of faith understand that we can make religious choices in our own lives but still respect others’ desire to obtain a civil marriage license.

Extending civil marriage to same-sex couples across Latin America creates a competitive business climate and enables companies to attract and retain top talent.

On January 8, 2018, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued a landmark advisory opinion (OC-24) affirming that all signatory countries should extend all existing legal protections - including marriage - to same-sex couples.

70% of people in Latin America live in a country where same-sex couples can obtain a civil marriage license. Allowing gay and lesbian people to share in civil marriage strengthens families and harms no one.