Same-sex marriage in Colombia

Same-sex marriage in Colombia, introduced in 2016, marked a significant moment in the country's LGBTQ+ rights movement. Before the legalization, same-sex couples had access to civil union rights since 2007, which granted them limited legal recognition. The Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled in 2016 that denying same-sex couples the right to marry was unconstitutional, leading to the legalization of same-sex marriage. The ruling was a culmination of years of advocacy and legal battles by LGBTQ+ activists. Since then, same-sex marriages have been legally recognized, allowing couples to enjoy the same legal protections and rights as heterosexual couples. The legalization of same-sex marriage has been celebrated as a breakthrough for equality in Colombia, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals.