USA Today reported that a new law went into effect just two days ago in Mexico allowing gay civil unions. It grants same sex couples with similar benefits as legally married heterosexual couples do. The article stated, “It reflects a growing acceptance of homosexual culture in what has traditionally been a macho society, as well as Mexico City's willingness to join the international debate on gay marriage rights”. Being of Hispanic (Mexican/ Colombian) heritage I fully understand how big of a deal this is for the state and its citizens. Mexican traditions alone are very customary and this new law is such an immense deal for their gay community. 
Antonio Medina and Jorge Cerpa
The first couple to take advantage of the new law was journalist Antonio Medina, and economist Jorge Cerpa. They were united in a plaza in front of the government offices of Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough, signing documents under a banner that read "Civil Union Law: Your right to choose" a wide amount of supporters yelled "Bravo!" and waved rainbow flags during the ceremony. It is so nice to see that Mexico and some of its citizens are in favor of this important issue. I hope that with this new law in effect same sex marriages won’t be too far along.
Article: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-03-16-gayunions_N.htm#uslPageReturn
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