BUENOS AIRES: Argentina on Wednesday became one of only a handful of South American nations to legalize abortion, after hours of debate in the Senate. “It becomes law,” Senate president Cristina Kirchner said, after more than twelve hours of debate. Thousands of pro-choice activists cheered in the streets of the capital after the bill was approved 38 to 29, with one abstention. Ahead of the vote, pro-choice and anti-abortion demonstrators had gathered outside parliament despite coronavirus fears. In Argentina, terminations were allowed in only two instances: rape, and danger to the mother’s life.

Source: Manila Times December 30, 2020 07:52 UTC