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| Region | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Issue | Same-sex marriage |
| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| End Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Description | Since 2004, Rio Grande do Sul has provided legal recognition of same-sex couples as civil unions. However, marriage would not be recognised until 2013 under federal Brazilian law. |
| Sources | http://g1.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2013/06/231-casamentos-gays-foram-feitos-apos-decisao-do-cnj-diz-associacao.html |
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| Status | Civil unions (marriage rights) |
| Start Date | Dec 7, 2011 |
| End Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Description | Since 2004, Rio Grande do Sul has provided legal recognition of same-sex couples as civil unions. However, marriage would not be recognised until 2013 under federal Brazilian law. |
| Sources | http://g1.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2013/06/231-casamentos-gays-foram-feitos-apos-decisao-do-cnj-diz-associacao.html |