On Monday, Cuba legalized same-sex marriage after citizens voted in favor of a family code that protects minorities on the island, the country’s National Electoral Council announced. The national referendum held on Sunday had an overwhelming support from voters in favor of the new law. According to the National Electoral Council, 94% of the votes had been counted by 9 am on Monday, with 3,936,790 in favor and 1,950,090 against legalizing gay marriage. The Cuban government stated the new family c

Cuba's parliament announced a new family law which would allow same-sex marriage and surrogate parenthood — but it's holding a referendum to "leave the final decision in the hands of the people." | DW News