A Colombian attorney has demanded the removal of a senator and a house representative arguing that they are ineligible for holding positions in office while also in a relationship, reported newspaper El Espectador Tuesday.
Senator Claudia Lopez and House Representative Angelica Lozano are in a much publicized gay relationship while both also representing the Green Alliance party in Congress.
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- Por ser pareja, demandan elección de congresistas Claudia López y Angélica Lozano (El Espectador)
- Alianza Verde rechaza ataque homofóbico a Claudia López y Angélica Lozano (Caracol)