Argentina's abortion law enters force under watchful eyes Argentina’s groundbreaking abortion law goes into force Sunday under the watchful eyes of women’s groups and government officials, who hope to ensure its full implementation despite opposition from conservative and church groupsBUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentina’s groundbreaking abortion law goes into force Sunday under the watchful eyes of women’s groups and government officials, who hope to ensure its full implementation despite opposition from some conservative and church groups. Supporters of the law say they expect lawsuits from anti-abortion groups in Argentina’s conservative provinces and some private health clinics might refuse to carry out the procedure. Gómez Alcorta said a telephone line will be set up “for those who cannot access abortion to communicate.”The Argentine Catholic Church has repudiated the law and conservative doctors' and lawyers' groups have urged resistance. The law’s supporters expect backlash in Argentina’s conservative provinces. Gómez Alcorta said criminal charges currently pending against more than 1,500 women and doctors who performed abortions should be lifted.

Source: ABC News January 24, 2021 04:52 UTC