Thousands of demonstrators in Argentina gathered in front of the Argentinean congress building ahead of a key vote by law makers, to oppose same sex marriage on Tuesday.
Protesters in Argentina against gay marriage - Natacha Pisarenko/Associated Press
The demonstration comes after the legislation for same sex marriage was approved by the House of Deputies and sent it to the Senate on Wednesday for consideration.
The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez had given her word, not to veto the legislation should the Senate approves the measures and it reaches her.
The legislation will give new rights to gay couples such as adoption and marriage.
Demonstrators on Tuesday shouted slogans such as “the children have a right to a mother and a father” while the Roman Catholic Church and many other religious groups and organizations were firmly against the legislation.
Meanwhile, supporters of the legislation also rallied in the streets of Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina and many other cities in the country.
I am sorry but I was raised by a single mom. For some reason I was not considered to be “complete”? Sergio sorry to break your bubble but same sex marriage has already been legalized in your country. Deal with it.
I am sorry but I was raised by a single mom. For some reason I was not considered to be “complete”? Sergio sorry to break your bubble but same sex marriage has already been legalized in your country. Deal with it.
Forward with heterosexual marriage!
We wont Mom and Dad!
¡Viva el matrimonio heterosexual! ¡Queremos papá y mamá!