Equal Junction » Mexico City http://equaljunction.com/wp Where commerce meets equality Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:17:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Mexico’s Bicentennial! September 16, 1810-2010 http://equaljunction.com/wp/2010/09/mexicos-bicentennial-september-16-1810-2010/ http://equaljunction.com/wp/2010/09/mexicos-bicentennial-september-16-1810-2010/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:17:56 +0000 The Guys http://equaljunction.com/wp/?p=5100 OchoaAncestorsOn the morning of September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo exclaimed to his townspeople that he was angry with Spanish rule, as were many Mexicans at the time, and it was this day 200 years ago that commenced the war to gain independence in Mexico.  Its definitive liberation was in 1821.

As a proud Mexican family (who also is of Spanish descent-my family sure had some wars within the home back in the day) we celebrate not only the holiday, but of the recent freedom of marriage, its capital, Mexico City, gave to same-sex couples.

With family in Mexico, I hear about the wars that are still fought within and of course the border wars with the US. I hope that this 200 year mark will remind my brothers and sisters that war gets in the way of enjoying life. I pray for peace in Mexico and that we, as neighbors, can one day truly understand the beautiful culture that is south of the Rio Grande which laid beautiful roots in our great nation.  Viva Mexico!

The photo is of the Ochoa ancestors during the time of war in the early 1900s…they were very protective of their homeland.

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Today was the first day same-sex couples married in Mexico City! Felicidades!

A free union between 2 people! That is the new law of marriage that will go into effect today in Mexico City-the capital of Mexico. “We’ve got to celebrate. It’s a social and cultural breakthrough that acknowledges a historic debt owed the Gay community,” said Antonio Medina, an activist and editor for the gay-news agency Notiese.

This is such a great step for Mexico, and we hope that Gay marriage goes beyond the borders of their federal district. Felicidades!

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

]]> http://equaljunction.com/wp/2010/03/una-union-libre-entre-dos-personas/feed/ 0 Tale of Two Capitals: D.C. & D.F (Washington D.C. and Mexico City) http://equaljunction.com/wp/2010/02/tale-of-two-cities-d-c-d-f-washington-d-c-and-mexico-city/ http://equaljunction.com/wp/2010/02/tale-of-two-cities-d-c-d-f-washington-d-c-and-mexico-city/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:23:40 +0000 The Guys http://equaljunction.com/wp/?p=2900 USFlag MexicanFlag PrideFlag

This week, two countries’ capitals will legalize same-sex marriage! In Mexico City (D.F.), the Legislative Assembly approved same-sex marriage and it will go into effect March 4, 2010!

In our own capital, Washington D.C., they already recognize same-sex marriages from other states. On March 3, 2010, D.C. will be able to issue same-sex marriage licenses, and perform marriages beginning on March 9th.

We wish both capitals love y amor as they embrace the newly united families of same-sex couples.

Photos Courtesy of Wiki Commons

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What a wonderful holiday gift!  Mexico City approves same-sex marriage!  Click HERE for more info!

Photo Courtesy of Wiki Commons

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