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Thursday, Dec 31, 2020 Thousands of women gathered in Buenos Aires erupted with joy early Wednesday after Argentina s Senate voted to approve legislation that would legalize abortion, the culmination of a years-long grassroots fight for reproductive rights in the Latin American nation. The bill permitting elective abortions up to the 14th week of a pregnancy passed by a vote of 38 to 29, and President Alberto Fernández has vowed to sign the measure into law a move that would make Argentina the largest Latin American country to scrap its strict anti-choice laws. News of the vote was met with jubilant celebration among those who rallied in Argentina s capital city in support of the legalization bill. As The Guardian reported, Women screamed with delight, sweeping their friends into tight hugs and jumping in ecstasy. Many wept tears of joy. Victory music kicked in and green smoke filled the air. A triumphant message flashed up on a big screen above th
5 things to know for December 30: Covid, stimulus, transition, Argentina, Nashville
President-elect Joe Biden said that the Trump administration s plan to distribute Covid-19 vaccines across the country was falling far behind and promised his administration would focus on getting the vaccines to the Americans.
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