The largest state in Mexico just legalized marriage equality

In a 50 to 16 vote, the largest state in Mexico has legalized same-sex marriage.

The State of Mexico, which is made up of areas west, north, and east of Mexico City, is the 29th of 32 states to do so.

“Today, by becoming the 29th state to approve equal marriage, we will be reducing inequality, and letting the country know that in the State of Mexico we do not leave anybody behind,” said lawmaker Paola Jiménez, as reported by the Associated Press.

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After the state’s legislature announced the decision, it posted a photo of the vote to its Twitter account depicting the room filled with Pride flags as lawmakers raise their hands.

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“Equal marriage is a public institution, whereby two people freely decide to share a life,” the tweet said.

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