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One year ago today, Costa Rica legalized same-sex marriage

Alejandro Zúñiga -
A year ago today, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America, seventh in Latin America and 29th worldwide to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Gay rights progress, but same-sex relations still a crime in 69 states: report

The Tico Times -
Despite significant progress on gay rights around the world, dozens of countries still criminalise consensual same-sex activity.
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Central American LGBTI migrants find refuge in Costa Rica

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica has adhered to the conventions that ensure respect for refugees and LGBTI people
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Picture of the Day: Midnight wedding welcomes age of marriage equality in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Moments after Costa Rica recognized marriage equality, Daritza Araya Arguedas, 24, and Alexandra Quirós Castillo, 29, became the first same-sex couple to marry in the Central American country. 
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‘Costa Rica recognizes the rights you always deserved’: President Alvarado’s message on marriage equality

The Tico Times -
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado, who supported same-sex marriage during his candidacy and marched during the 2019 pride parade in San José, shared a lengthy message of support for marriage equality.
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Costa Rica becomes first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Costa Rica has become the first Central American country to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Costa Rica hours away from legalizing same-sex marriage

The Tico Times -
Same-sex couples in Costa Rica will be able to marry as of May 26, when a judicial provision that authorizes these marriages will enter into force. 
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Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica is days away after motion to delay is defeated

The Tico Times -
Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica will be legal on May 26. 
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Same-sex marriage will be legal in Costa Rica on May 26. Some legislators hope to delay it

Alejandro Zúñiga -
In the midst of a pandemic, Costa Rica rapidly approaches a historic milestone.
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Costa Rica-based IRCA Casabierta provides resources for LGBTQ refugees

Alejandro Zúñiga -
IRCA Casabierta, based in Costa Rica, supports refugees who are members of the LGBTQ community.
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