Activists hail Ecuador's decision to recognize same-sex couples

Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa's decision to allow LGBTI and heterosexual couples to officially register de facto unions has drawn considerable support in social media. The decision, which will extend full legal benefits to such couples was applauded by LGBTI activists and their supporters as a major step forward for Ecuador while some also insisted on the need to continue their fight for full marriage equality. teleSur