VOICED : Debate over abortion rights rekindled in Chile after rape case

The video discusses the case of Natalia, a woman in Chile who faced severe pregnancy complications and considered an illegal abortion due to the country's strict laws. Abortion was banned in 1989 under Pinochet, and attempts to legalize it have been blocked by conservative forces. A recent case involving a 13-year-old rape victim reignited the debate, leading President Michelle Bachelet to propose a bill allowing abortion in specific cases. While 70% of Chileans support the bill, it faces strong opposition, with critics arguing that existing medical practices suffice. The bill will be debated in Parliament, highlighting the ongoing controversy in one of the few countries with a total abortion ban.

What was one of the main reasons Natalia considered a clandestine abortion?

• She wanted to avoid legal consequences.

• She was unaware of the legal status of abortion.

• She was concerned about her high blood pressure.

• She was influenced by her friends.

Who was responsible for banning therapeutic abortion in Chile in 1989?

• Michelle Bachelet

• Augusto Pinochet

• The Catholic Church

• The Chilean Parliament

What event reignited the abortion debate in Chile recently?

• A public protest

• An international conference

• A 13-year-old rape victim giving birth

• A new government policy

What are the three cases in which the proposed bill would legalize abortion?

• If the mother's life is at risk, if the fetus is unlikely to survive, and in cases of rape

• If the pregnancy is unwanted, if the mother is single, and if the fetus is female

• If the mother is underage, if the fetus is male, and if the mother is unemployed

• If the mother is over 40, if the fetus has a genetic disorder, and if the mother is divorced

What percentage of Chileans reportedly support the proposed abortion bill?

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%