Argentine senators reject abortion bill (Aug. 9, 2018)
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Argentine senators rejected a landmark bill that would have legalized abortion until the 14 week of pregnancy. They voted 38 to 31 against, after a 16 hour debate. A painful setback for the vibrant grassroots movement that drafted and pushed lawmakers to pass the bill. The streets around Congress were inundated with demonstrators on both sides of the issue, split on two sides of the building and wearing green or light blue handkerchiefs identifying their leanings. (
Argentine senators reject abortion bill (Aug. 9, 2018)
Argentine senators reject abortion bill (Aug…
Argentine senators reject abortion bill (Aug. 9, 2018)
Argentine senators rejected a landmark bill that would have legalized abortion until the 14 week of pregnancy. They voted 38 to 31 against, after a 16 hour debate. A painful setback for the vibrant grassroots movement that drafted and pushed lawmakers to pass the bill. The streets around Congress were inundated with demonstrators on both sides of the issue, split on two sides of the building and wearing green or light blue handkerchiefs identifying their leanings. (