Fiery Abortion Debates in Chile

Fierce conservative opposition is faced by Chilean President Michelle to allow abortion for women and girls who are raped, carrying non-viable fetuses or facing life-threatening pregnancy complications. Last month, a 17-year-old girl turned up at a Santiago public hospital near death from bleeding. A doctor at the hospital called police to report her: she had had a back-alley abortion, which is illegal in Chile. Police searched the girl's home and reported ...