Thousands of Argentines have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest a government bill, backed by President Alberto Fernandez, to legalise abortion in Argentina.
The bill, which was part of President Fernández’s campaign pledge, if legalised, will permit abortion up to 14 weeks, as well as allow termination at any time if the woman has been raped or if her life is in danger from the pregnancy.
Last Saturday, protests against the proposed legislation took place throughout Argentina. The largest gathering was outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires, where the bill is set to be debated this week.
Protesters, who gathered peacefully, held up placards proclaiming “Save Both Lives!” and “March for the Unborn”.
In October, the legislation was condemned by Argentine Catholic bishops as “untenable”.
A similar bill was rejected in 2018.
SPUC comment
A SPUC spokesperson said: “It is vital that pro-life Argentines at this moment make their voices heard. They have sent a clear message to the National Congress that the lives of the unborn matter and that Congress has a duty to protect them, as well as their mothers.
“This is the ninth time such a bill has been considered by Congress. It would be tragic and an affront to the Argentine people if it is assented to and made legal now.
“The assault on the unborn around the world is relentless and must be matched by an equally unyielding determination to protect the lives of the unborn.”
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