Uruguay's First Gay Couple Has Registered To Get Married

Uruguay's equal marriage bill came into effect today.

In May, Uruguay officially passed a bill that allowed same-sex marriage.

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Today, Rodrigo Borda and Sergio Miranda became the first couple to make marriage equality in Uruguay a reality.

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They have been together for 14 years.

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They plan to have a very public wedding, partially so other gay couples may see them as an example.

Uruguay is the second South American country to pass an equal marriage bill, after Argentina.

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Congrats, Rodrigo and Sergio!

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We definitely can't wait for your wedding.

H/T Blabbeando.