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A landmark decision last year by the Mexican Supreme Court is part of a push in Latin America to expand abortion access. But as seen by the U.S. overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022 and the presidential election in November of this year the issue is moving in different directions around the world.
Founded in the United States in 1971, Heartbeat International has grown into one of the largest anti-abortion networks in the world, with more than 3,250 affiliated centers in 89 countries, including 288 in Latin America. But it uses misleading advertisements, inaccurate information and sketchy data collection to achieve its goals.
A young American takes in the most personal and political moments of her life far from home. What will it feel like when she lands back in Idaho?
Among the most immediate effects of the overturning of Roe v. Wade is that women who find themselves in states where abortion is outlawed will travel to where it is legal. But that of course requires the right information and economic means to do so.
Chile is the only country in South America where abortion is completely banned, even in cases of rape and when a mother’s life is in danger. It’s time to change that.