The measure will be signed by Uruguay 's president . Last week , the group 's president stressed that the proposed law changes a civil institution and has nothing to do with the church . ` If approved , Uruguay will become the second Latin American country to legalize same - sex marriage . The Catholic Church has vocally opposed the measure . They say it 's a way of violating inherent human rights .
The measure will be signed by Uruguay 's president . If approved , Uruguay will become the second Latin American country to legalize same - sex marriage . The Catholic Church has vocally opposed the measure . They say it 's a way of violating inherent human rights .