First gay couple to marry in Argentina offered free honeymoon in Mexico City
Last updated 7/20/2010 11:51:21 AM
First gay couple to marry in Argentina offered free honeymoon in Mexico City
It's an historic moment in Argentinian history - the first gay couple to marry under a new law. And now Mexico City is helping them to celebrate by arranging a free honeymoon.
The all-expenses paid trip to the Mexican capital and in the beach resort of Cancun has been offered by the city's tourism secretary, Alejandro Rojas.
Argentina has become the first Latin American country to legalise same-sex marriage, in line with Mexico City that also allows gay couples to wed.
Politicians there legalised same-sex marriage last year and allows gay couples to adopt children. The new law in Argentina could highlight the demand for gay rights across Latin America.
The air fares for the newly-wed couple will be picked up by the Mexican authorities and it's seeking sponsorship from hotels and restaurants to finance the rest of the honeymoon. It's been described as "a recognition of tolerance, but first and foremost a way to promote gay tourism in Mexico".