Colombia Legalizes Abortion Up To 24 Weeks

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Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion. The nation’s Constitutional Court voted to legalize the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy without providing any justification. The decision fell short of the expectations of pro-choice groups pushing for abortion to be completely decriminalized in Colombia. Women who get illegal abortions can face up to three years in prison.