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| Region | Rio de Janeiro |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| End Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Description | Until 2013, Rio de Janeiro provided legal recognition for same-sex couples as civil unions under federal Brazilian law. In April 2013, Rio de Janeiro provided partial recognition for same-sex marriage but only if local courts allow them. If they do not, the marriage cannot proceed. |
| Sources | http://g1.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2013/06/231-casamentos-gays-foram-feitos-apos-decisao-do-cnj-diz-associacao.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160921044246/http://acapa.virgula.uol.com.br/politica/mais-um!-rio-de-janeiro-aprova-o-casamento-gay-lei-ja-esta-em-vigor-no-estado/2/14/22027 |
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| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| End Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Description | Until 2013, Rio de Janeiro provided legal recognition for same-sex couples as civil unions under federal Brazilian law. In April 2013, Rio de Janeiro provided partial recognition for same-sex marriage but only if local courts allow them. If they do not, the marriage cannot proceed. |
| Sources | http://g1.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2013/06/231-casamentos-gays-foram-feitos-apos-decisao-do-cnj-diz-associacao.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160921044246/http://acapa.virgula.uol.com.br/politica/mais-um!-rio-de-janeiro-aprova-o-casamento-gay-lei-ja-esta-em-vigor-no-estado/2/14/22027 |