Chile: Tribunal Constitucional aprueba despenalizar aborto

In Chile, a significant legislative step was taken towards decriminalizing abortion, with a new law approved by the Constitutional Tribunal. The law allows abortion under three conditions: risk to the mother's life, fetal inviability, and pregnancy due to rape. This marks a historic moment, reflecting decades of feminist and human rights advocacy. The law awaits the signature of President Michelle Bachelet. Chile, a predominantly conservative nation, has a complex history with abortion laws, having legalized it for medical reasons in 1931, only for it to be banned again during the dictatorship in 1989.

What event took place outside the Chilean Constitutional Court regarding the abortion bill?

• A press conference by the President

• A protest by both supporters and opponents

• A celebration of the bill's approval

• A silent vigil by human rights groups

What is the next step required for the abortion bill to become law in Chile?

• Approval by the Senate

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• A public referendum

• Signature by the President

What does the bill's approval signify according to the second section?

• A reflection of feminist and human rights efforts

• A shift towards economic reform

• A victory for conservative groups

• A new era of political instability

Under what conditions will abortion be permitted according to the new bill?

• When the family consents

• When the mother is under 18

• When the mother's life is at risk, the fetus is non-viable, or in cases of rape

• When the pregnancy is a result of a failed contraceptive

Which countries in Latin America, alongside Chile, prohibit abortion?

• El Salvador and Nicaragua

• Mexico and Uruguay

• Peru and Colombia

• Argentina and Brazil