Ecuador’s voters approved a new constitution by about 70%. In the new constitution, there are certain provisions that are more progressive and protect more rights than the U.S. Constitution.

The new constitution guarantees civil rights for gays and lesbians, including civil unions affording all the rights of marriage… Preliminary results showed 65 percent support with 5 percent of the vote counted, mirroring earlier exit polls and quick counts that indicated overwhelming voter approval…

Pero, before you get all excited and plan to move to South America….

…the constitution defines marriage as being between a “man and a woman”, and bans same-sex couples from adopting.

Via / Blabbeando y The Latin Americanist