` Why make relative or devalue an institution that is already so injured , like the family , introducing deep modifications that are going to confuse more than clarify ? '' Measure must be voted on by the lower house , signed by Uruguay 's president . Catholic Church has fiercely opposed the proposal . Comment: If approved , Uruguay will become the second Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage .
Measure must be voted on by the lower house , signed by Uruguay 's president . Catholic Church has fiercely opposed the proposal . Comment: If approved , Uruguay will become the second Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage .