The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Last Friday a Court in Desamparados accepted the request for legal recognition made by a same-sex couple. The petition was granted amid a strong fight of several groups that advocate sexual diversity and legalization of same sex marriage in Costa Rica.
The men´s request was considered for further study, according to the lawyer Marco Castillo, who is also an activist for gay rights. Last Wednesday six same-sex couples filed similar petitions in different courts.
The requests were made a week after the Legislature approved a legislation that implies subtle recognition of the rights of same sex marriages. However, it has met with strong opposition from conservatives and the Catholic Church.
Tracy Vargas
The Costa Rica News (TCRN)
San Jose Costa Rica
