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Read morePartial Decriminalisation of Abortion in Colombia: A Positive Step Towards Realising Reproductive Rights
On 21 February, Colombia decriminalised abortion up to 24 weeks. Even so, the gestational limit continues to infringe on women’s and girl’s rights to equality, life, and liberty.
Read moreA Move Towards Authoritarianism: What El Salvador’s New Laws Mean For Democracy
El Salvador passed two controversial bills permitting the dismissal of judges and prosecutors that are 60 years or older, providing an opportunity for the government to influence the judiciary.
Read morePandemic Makes it More Difficult for Latin Americans to Access Reproductive Healthcare
Latin Americans already face challenges in accessing reproductive health services equitably. The pandemic offers conservative governments an excuse to further limit access to care.
Read moreInocente Montano stands trial for 1989 El Salvador Jesuit Massacre
More than 30 years on, Inocente Montano is standing trial for the murder of eight people, despite the Salvadoran government refusing to acknowledge the massacre.
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