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http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/05/18/gay.argentina.seniors/<snip of the print version>
Buenos Aires, Argentina (CNN) -- Despite what has traditionally been regarded as a macho culture, Argentina has been viewed in recent years as a leader on gay rights issues in Latin America.
In 2002, Buenos Aires was the first Latin American city to grant civil unions to gay couples, and the capital is consistently ranked as one of the world's most gay-friendly tourist destinations.
During the last six months, five gay couples have been married in Argentina, which is a predominately Catholic country.
The upper house of Congress is set to begin debating Tuesday the legalization of same-sex marriage in the entire country. The initiative passed the lower house May 6.
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So happy for the two couples shown - trailblazers!!!