Fabiana Banzer and Scarlett Rocha married after winning a court case against the government, despite the country’s constitution recognising marriage only between heterosexual couples. Rights groups hope the landmark victory could encourage similar legal challenges and accelerate progress towards marriage equality.

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The couple’s legal team argued that Bolivia, as a signatory to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, is obliged to guarantee marriage rights without discrimination. The ruling currently applies only to Banzer and Rocha, meaning other same-sex couples still cannot legally marry. No constitutional changes have been introduced following the case, but the decision could establish an important legal precedent for future challenges.