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 Taiwan partners, though the rights afforded by such registrations are less than marriage. Following the Constitutional Court ruling, progress on implementing the law was stalled due to inaction from the Government. In November 2018, the Taiwanese electorate voted against changing the Civil Code to allow for same-sex marriage. However, the Government has confirmed that the ruling will go into effect regardless of the referendum results, by the drawing up of a separate law to legalise same-sex marriage instead of amending the Civil Code. As of 3 July 2017, same-sex couples can legally register their partnerships (Taiwanese Mandarin: 同性伴侶註記作業) in 18 of