Proposal could pave way for marriage equality
Sebastián Piñera in June announced support for measure
South American country legalized civil unions in 2015
Vote took place two days after presidential election's first round
McAuliffe told the Blade he has “been so offended about how many folks have tried to really demonize our children here in this state”
The Family Research Council, which the Southern Poverty Law Center categorized as an extremist anti-LGBTQ hate group has endorsed Youngkin
Statute received 64 percent support in referendum
National Assembly expected to vote on proposal in December
President Sebastián Piñera has urged lawmakers to support measure
Activists are celebrating Sebastián Piñera's historic change of heart
