Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico’s senate advances the rights of same-sex couples

The Government of Mexico, through the Senate, has approved reform of the social security structure to allow same-sex couples greater benefits under the law.

The proposal, which advanced with an absolute majority, will allow same-sex couples to enjoy the same economic benefits, widow's pensions, and medical services as heterosexual couples, who until now have been the only beneficiaries under the country's social security laws.

Now the reform will move to the Chamber of Deputies for a vote. In the Senate, it has been promoted by the Morena party, to which the elected president, Manuel López . . .

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