Chile's Pro-Life Law Falls as Country's High Court Legalizes Abortion

Claire Chretien : Aug 22, 2017
LifeSiteNews.com

Amnesty International reported that now that Chile's pro-life law has fallen, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Suriname are the only countries left that completely protect pre-born babies from abortion.

(Chile)—[LifeSiteNews] In a 6-4 vote [Monday], Chile's high court upheld a law legalizing abortion in cases of rape, danger to the mother's life, and fetal disability. (Photo: Chile's March for Life 2017/ LifeSiteNews.com)

Chile, known internationally for its strong pro-life laws, has been debating legalizing abortion. Its Parliament passed the bill allowing some abortions, and the country's socialist President Michelle Bachelet has promised to sign it. Bachelet was the one who introduced the legislation.

This legislation allowing some abortions is constitutional, the Constitutional Court ruled.

Planned Parenthood and Amnesty International celebrated the decision as a "victory"...

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