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Argentinian politicians pass a bill to legalise abortion in a groundbreaking move for Latin America. In the streets of Buenos Aires, where crowds have gathered for days, the vote was welcomed as a sign of progress for women's rights.
Argentina legalises abortion after green wave protests. Here s why it could lead to a broader push for women s rights in Latin America
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Abortion rights activists rallied outside Congress as Argentinian MPs debated the abortion bill.
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Argentinian politicians have passed a bill to legalise abortion in a groundbreaking move for Latin America, a region that has long opposed the practice on religious grounds.
Currently, women who have an abortion in Argentina and even those who assist them with the procedure can face prosecution.
There are only exemptions in cases of rape or if pregnancy poses a risk to the mother s health.