Costa Rica on Tuesday became the first country in Central America to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples. Two women became the first same-sex couple to legally marry in Costa Rica when they tied the knot in a ceremony that took place in the municipality of Heredia shortly after midnight local time on Tuesday. “Costa Rica officially recognizes marriage equality,” tweeted President Carlos Alvarado. “Today we celebrate liberty, equality and democratic institutions.” “May empathy and love be