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Lesbian Couple Tests Colombia's Adoption Laws

by Juan Forero, NPR
August 21, 2012

In Latin America, high courts are expanding the rights of gay people, including the right to marry. Now many courts are also ruling in favor of gay adoption. One case that could set an important precedent involves a lesbian couple in Colombia.

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  • Morning Edition, August 21, 2012
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