Chile's Congress on Wednesday eased a strict ban on abortion in effect since the final days of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship nearly three decades ago.
The measure, which passed with a 22-13 vote, allows abortion in cases of rape, if the mother's life is at risk or if the fetus presents a deadly birth defect. It now awaits a ruling by the Constitutional Court at the request of the opposition.
In this deeply conservative country, the measure has been a priority for President Michelle Bachelet, Chile's first woman president and a pediatrician by training.
GMT 12:07 2018 Tuesday ,16 January
Pope in Chile calls for respect of 'rights' of indigenous peopleGMT 05:03 2018 Tuesday ,16 January
Pope Francis arrives in Chile at start of Latin American tripGMT 13:37 2017 Sunday ,17 December
Polls open in Chilean presidential electionGMT 06:53 2017 Monday ,20 November
Pinera, Guillier to contest runoff in Chile electionGMT 12:18 2017 Sunday ,19 November
Polls open in first round of Chile presidential electionMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor