One lesbian couple’s winding path to marriage leads to a historic first in Bolivia
The ruling could set a precedent for other couples after judges found the civil registry discriminated against the pair and ordered marriage licenses issued.
- Justiniano and Rocha became the first same-sex couple to officially marry in Bolivia, a nation of 12 million, celebrating the milestone last Saturday in their home city of Santa Cruz.
- Their battle began nearly four years ago when authorities denied them a marriage license, forcing the couple to challenge Bolivia's constitution, which defines marriage exclusively between a man and a woman.
- Lawyers successfully argued that international human rights treaties supersede national law, citing an advisory opinion from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to secure marriage rights for same-sex couples.
- A constitutional tribunal in Paz sided with the couple on March 13, finding the civil registry discriminated against them; the case now heads to Bolivia's Constitutional Court for review.
- While Bolivia remains conservative, experts believe the victory could set a precedent for other couples, potentially bringing the nation in line with more progressive neighbors in Roman Catholic South America.
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They are Scarlett Rocha and Fabiana Justiniano.After nearly four years of legal battle, they managed to have the Bolivian state legally recognize their marriage.
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolSANTA CRUZ, Bolivia (AP) — Scarlett Rocha and Fabiana Justiniano promised to look after each other for the rest of their lives. This month, after nearly four years of legal battle, they succeeded in legally recognizing the Bolivian state...
When AI asks you to marry: romantic relationships and privacy risksScarlett Rocha and Fabiana Justiniano promised to watch over each other for the rest of their lives. This month, after nearly four years of legal battle, they got the Bolivian state to legally recognize that promise. Now they are legally united in the first civil marriage between two people of the same sex in Bolivia, a milestone that unleashed support and criticism.“When I saw t…
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