Chile leader proposes civil unions, including gays

[joshcryer]

http://news.yahoo.com/chile-leader-proposes-civil-unions-including-gays-195501563.html">Chile leader proposes civil unions, including gays
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile's conservative president proposed civil unions legislation Tuesday that would give unmarried partners many of the rights now enjoyed only by married couples in the South American nation.

Gays and lesbians lauded Sebastian Pinera's signature on the proposal that he is sending to Congress as a big step toward equality.

But the leaders of Pinera's center-right coalition were so upset that they refused to attend the signing ceremony.

Chile only legalized divorce in 2004, which is one reason why about 2 million people live together without legal recognition in the socially conservative country.

"Right wing" / conservative Chile is now left of Venezuela on this issue, now if only they both would consider legalizing abortion. I bet Chile beats Venezuela on that issue.