In November of 2006, Mexico's capital, Mexico City, legalized civil unions between same-sex couples. The new law grants the following rights: (Spanish: Ciudad de México, México D.F. or simply México, pronounced IPA: ) is the capital city of the nation of Mexico. ... A civil union is one of several terms for a civil status similar to marriage, typically created for the purposes of allowing homosexual couples access to the benefits enjoyed by married heterosexuals (see also same-sex marriage); it can also be used by couples of differing sexes who do not...

Rights

• Allows the disposition of one partie's estate in the event of death.
• Generates the requirement mutual provision of food & basic needs.

Myths

• Does not allow seme-sex marriage
• Does not allow adoption by same-sex couples.

Limitations

• Omits social security benefits
• Does not allow medical coverage or seeking a credit as a partnership.
• Ending the union does not require the consent of both parties and the left party holds no right of claim over the leaving party.

The states of Coahuila and Colima are considering similar laws. Coahuila (formal name: Coahuila de Zaragoza) is one of Mexicos 31 component states. ... Colima is a state in western Mexico. ...