Marriage license granted to gay couple in Argentina

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A gay couple received a marriage license in Buenos Aires today, a victory in their legal battle to become ‘man and man’ during World Aids Day on Dec. 1.

A judge ruled last week that a ban on gay marriage violates Argentina’s constitution and then granted the couple, Jose Maria Di Bello and Alex Freyre, permission to wed.

“On December 1st we will become man and man,” a teary-eyed Di Bello said as a clerk gave him the documentation, according to the Associated Press.

Freyre and Di Bello sued the city after they were denied a marriage license earlier this year. Judge Gabriela Seijas ruled that the nation’s provisions for equality may not be violated by restrictions allowing only heterosexual marriages.

World Aids Day features efforts around the globe to increase HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention.

-- Efrain Hernandez Jr.