The infamous Resolución 99 didn't get passed. The goals of it were to restrict all marriage to unions between a man and a woman... you know, the usual. Here is gay.com's article.
On the other hand, according to El Vocero there is a great possibility of it returning next year. Jorge de Castro Font seems determined to bring it back. We'll see if he's saying that mostly to get reelected or if it'll really happen.
The Resolution drew a lot of attention a few months ago with large protests in Old San Juan against it.
I've written a little bit about homosexuality in Puerto Rico in this post but I'm due for a more complete description later.
Hands and Art at La Loma de los Reyes
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Driving on Highway PR-52 near Cayey, you can't miss the large statue of the
Three Kings (Three Wise Men) perched up on a hill. This is La Loma de los
Reye...
2 days ago
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Well, I guess Jorge de Castro Font won't be bringing this in 2009...
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