Democrat not defending gay nuptials ban
'An unfortunate picture of the U.S.'
Poverty, lack of health care among problems
‘Protection of human rights’ cited during press conference
Obama seeks to strengthen economic ties with continent
George Budny fled anti-gay persecution
LGBT advocates describe vote as ‘step forward’
Justices will ‘likely have the final word’
Latin American men hired for clandestine effort
Michèle McQuigg one of two defendants