`Women in Argentina live in hell`: calls for legal abortion grow | Uki Goñi
(The Guardian Argentina)

A groundswell of support for Argentinian women to be allowed terminations in the early weeks of pregnancy could soon culminate in a change to the law`When I tell people abroad that abortions are still illegal in Argentina, they say, `You must live in hell,´` says comedian Malena Pichot. `And yes, women in Argentina live in hell.`The country has very restrictive abortion laws. Even when it is deemed lawful - in the case of rape, or when a woman´s life is in danger - doctors are often unwilling to proceed for fear of prosecution. Related: `Global gag rule` could have dire impact in Latin America, activists warn Continue reading...