Opposition lawmakers introduced a same-sex civil-union bill in Costa Rica June 19.
It would grant spousal rights in areas such as inheritance, bereavement leave and medical decisions.
The bill's sponsors, from the Citizens Action Party and Social Christian Unity Party, said they couldn't predict whether the measure would pass.
– Reported by Rex Wockner
Civil-union bill introduced in Costa Rica
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