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Chile civil union law comes into force
Source: BBC
Chile civil union law comes into force
22 October 2015 Latin America & Caribbean
In Chile, a new law comes into force on Thursday which will make it easier for unmarried co-habiting couples to co-own property and make medical decisions.
The law will apply to both heterosexual and same-sex couples.
Government spokesman Marcelo Diaz said the law "was unthinkable a few years ago" in Chile, one of the most socially conservative countries in the region.
Gay rights advocates say they hope it is a first step on the road towards allowing same-sex marriages.
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22 October 2015 Latin America & Caribbean
In Chile, a new law comes into force on Thursday which will make it easier for unmarried co-habiting couples to co-own property and make medical decisions.
The law will apply to both heterosexual and same-sex couples.
Government spokesman Marcelo Diaz said the law "was unthinkable a few years ago" in Chile, one of the most socially conservative countries in the region.
Gay rights advocates say they hope it is a first step on the road towards allowing same-sex marriages.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-34602629
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