Ethel Y Marcela Argentinas.mpg May 2026

Their story resonates powerfully for several reasons:

Marcela was sentenced to prison. Ethel, who had been a willing participant, also faced legal consequences, though historical records differ on the exact length of her detention. After serving their time, the couple disappeared from the public record. Historians believe they may have fled to Chile or Europe to rebuild their lives in anonymity. When Argentina legalized same-sex marriage in 2010—a landmark moment that inspired the rest of Latin America—few people remembered the sacrifice of Ethel and Marcela. Yet their 1909 marriage was the first known attempt by a same-sex couple to legally marry in Argentina, if not all of South America. ETHEL Y MARCELA Argentinas.mpg

Under the false identity of Eduardo Dupont, Marcela obtained a birth certificate and other necessary documents. On April 18, 1909, she and Ethel appeared before a judge at the registry office in Buenos Aires. With the disguise intact and the paperwork accepted, the couple exchanged vows in a civil ceremony. They became Señora Ethel Eden de Dupont and her "husband," Eduardo. Historians believe they may have fled to Chile

It appears to be a —likely a video file (MPG format) named by an individual to describe its contents. The name translates to "Ethel and Marcela [Argentine women].mpg." Because this is not a recognized public work, I cannot write a factual review or synopsis of a specific video that exists only as a private file. Under the false identity of Eduardo Dupont, Marcela