Status of same-sex marriage is identical to that of a traditional marriage under the Marriage Act. Both religious and civil officials may refuse to perform same-sex marriages. On 22 July 2010, Argentina became the first country in Latin America to legalise same-sex marriage. The law also allows same-sex couples to adopt. And in many jurisdictions, including the city of Buenos Aires, it is also legal for non-residents and tourists. On 25 October 2011, Brazil's Supreme Court of Justice ruled that two women can enter into civil marriage under the current law, thus overturning the decision of two lower court's ruling against the women. Following
Same-sex marriage in Baja California to adopt in the state; in line with jurisprudence established by the Supreme Court. A bill was introduced in the Baja California Congress on 12 February 2015 to fully legalise same-sex marriage in the state by changing article 7 of the state Constitution. In March 2015, politicians in Tijuana began work on an initiative to legalise same-sex marriage in the city. On 18 March 2013, a male same sex couple applied to marry in Ensenada. They were denied on 21 March and filed an amparo (injunction) on 12 April 2014. On 31 October 2014, the Seventh District Court ordered the