The Senate vote on Wednesday was a major victory for Latin America’s growing feminist movement, and its ripple effects are likely to be widespread.
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Argentina Senate to Vote on Bill Legalizing Abortion
A bill before the Senate would make abortion legal in the predominantly Catholic nation, the homeland of Pope Francis. Its approval likely would have significant effect across Latin America.
In Argentina, Vote to Legalize Abortion Passes Lower House of Congress
Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández has made the rights of women and of gay and transgender people central to his government, even through a recession and a pandemic.
Argentina to Allow Medicinal Marijuana to Be Grown at Home
The new regulation also orders insurance providers to cover cannabis products prescribed by doctors. Some of the strongest champions of the government’s move were mothers of sick children.
Argentina Teeters on Default, Again, as Pandemic Guts Economy
Even before the coronavirus deepened Argentina’s recession, the country was on track to default on $66 billion in debt.
Argentina Imposes Toughest Travel Ban in Americas, Banning Flights Until Sept. 1
All sales of commercial flights to, from or within Argentina will be banned until the first of September. The measure prompted outcry from the country’s airline industry.
In Argentina, a Bid to Make Language Gender Neutral Gains Traction
A movement to make Spanish grammar less centered on male terms has gained broad adherence, including from President Alberto Fernández.
New Bid to Legalize Abortion in Argentina, With President’s Backing
Activists came close in 2018. This year, President Alberto Fernández is on their side and is expected to present a legalization bill to Congress.
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.
In Argentina Election, Leftists Savor Victory Over Incumbent
President Mauricio Macri was defeated by a ticket that included former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the No. 2 spot.