Gay marriage is permitted in Costa Rica as of today -- the first Central American country to permit same-sex marriage. The country's highest court had given lawmakers 18 months to legislate, after ruling a ban unconstitutional. Since they did not do so, articles of the country’s family code that explicitly prevent same-sex marriage will be repealed.
Costa Rica - Same-sex marriage (May 26, 2020)
Costa Rica - Same-sex marriage (May 26, 2020)
Costa Rica - Same-sex marriage (May 26, 2020)
Gay marriage is permitted in Costa Rica as of today -- the first Central American country to permit same-sex marriage. The country's highest court had given lawmakers 18 months to legislate, after ruling a ban unconstitutional. Since they did not do so, articles of the country’s family code that explicitly prevent same-sex marriage will be repealed.