Costa Rica’s same-sex union debate

The World

A court in Costa Rica has blocked a referendum on same-sex civil unions. It said the issue should be decided by legislators. Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Montserrat Sagot, of the University of Costa Rica, about the Central American nation’s debate over civil unions and gay marriage.

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