Question:Which Latin American country has recently legalized abortion?
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) Peru
(d) Colombia
Answer- (a)
Related facts:
- Argentina has become the largest Latin American country to legalise abortion.
- Under the new law, Argentina has legalized abortions up to the 14th week of pregnancy,since January 2021.
- Argentine senate approved the historic law change by 38 votes in favour to 29 against, with one abstention.
- The move is historic as earlier abortions were only permitted in cases of rape or when the woman’s health was at serious risk.
- In India, under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 abortion is legal upto to 24 weeks(increased from earlier 20 weeks).
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay