Breakthrough in Mexico: Congress majority votes in favor of marriage for all
In Mexico, the queer community has a reason to celebrate. The most populous state, which also (and like the country) bears the name "Mexico," has allowed marriage for all. Congress approved it with an impressive majority.
Mexico consists of a total of 32 states. Marriage for all has now been legalized in 29 states. Three more states have yet to do so. Only time will tell how this decision is made.
An impressive majority votes for marriage for all in Congress
In the state of Mexico, Congress approved the bill by an impressive majority of 50 votes to 16. To this end, it was explained that same-sex marriage is a public institution in which two people would freely choose to share their lives with each other. Marriage is now defined by who voluntarily chooses to live together. Sexuality now plays no role whatsoever in this. This is exactly what offers quite a few same-sex couples completely new possibilities.
In Mexico, Mexico City first legalized same-sex marriage in law. The example was followed over time by several countries, including Argentina. The queer community now hopes that the legalization of marriage for all in Mexico will not only have an impact on Mexico, but could also be seen as a good example for other regions.
To this day, there are many queers who, for example in Paraguay or in Bolivia, are discriminated against and partially excluded from society.
Many homosexual people are currently retreating to the countryside to avoid the exclusion and ostracism that is often standard in big cities.
Among other things, violence against homosexuals is still actively committed in Mexico City. Through the decision of Congress, the queer community hopes that society will now continue to change. However, the aforementioned example of Mexico City also shows that it is obviously not enough to change laws. Rather, a rethinking in the minds of the people must also take place.
Mexico and equality - an exciting story
The country of Mexico can boast several milestones in the context of equal rights for queer people. As early as 1810, homosexuality was no longer prosecuted by law or the police. However, homosexual people could still be charged and arrested for "public immorality." This changed only with a change in the law in 1998.
With the beginning of the new millennium, more and more nationwide legislative changes in favor of the homosexual community came into effect. Anti-discrimination laws were passed in many parts of the country, based on which the situation changed for people.
Thanks to the corresponding amendments, people were no longer allowed to be hostile and discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. At least officially. Because so many countries opted for anti-discrimination laws, a nationwide law was passed in 2003 to provide even better protection for homosexual people. This allowed many people to finally be open about their sexuality without fear of being legally excluded.
Marriage for All as a milestone in many countries
If you look a little more closely at the laws that have a significant impact on the lives of queer people, you quickly realize that there is often a particular milestone here that is seen as a special sign of tolerance. Marriage for All. It allows queers to marry the person they love.
Current developments around this topic are very positive in many countries. Referendums, such as the one in Switzerland, also show that large sections of the population are behind the innovations that are opening up completely new opportunities for so many people.
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