With "the new Evita" President Cristina Fernandez leading Argentina out of the dark ages, same-sex marriage was approved by lawmakers after a 15-hour debate and a long and bitter battle with the country's Catholic hierarchy.
Fernandez is known as a strong supporter of marriage equality and accustomed to politics in Argentina. Her husband, Nestor Kirchner, is the former president and they have two children (which, of course, makes me think that as a mother she is more sensitive to this issue).
As to her fierce battles with the Catholic Church, she said their attitude "is reminiscent of the times of the Inquisition."
Argentina is as gay-friendly a destination as Rio and a place where lawmakers want to show the world how much Argentina has matured.
"Society has grown up. We aren't the same as we were before," said Sen. Daniel Filmus.
So with "the new Evita" at the helm, we can now cry tears of joy for Argentina.
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