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Chile's President Sebastián Piñera Supports Marriage Equality There

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Reuters.“All people, regardless of their sexual orientation, will be able to live, love, and form a family with all the protection and dignity they need and deserve,” he added.The announcement comes as Chileans have seen street demonstrations against the government.

In 2015, Chile’s legislature passed a bill approving civil unions, but not marriage equality. That bill, introduced by left-of-center former president Michelle Bachelet, has languished in Chile’s Congress since 2017.Local activists have voiced their support for what is considered a surprising change.“This announcement and change of position by Piñera is as surprising as it is positive,” said Rolando Jimenez of the Chilean LGBTQ rights group Movilh.

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