VOICED : Colombia confirma tres muertes por zika

The video discusses the first instance of a government official attributing deaths to the Zika virus in Colombia, where three patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome died. The Colombian Health Minister addresses the UN's call for abortion authorization in Zika-affected countries due to potential links with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré. The video also explores the sensitive nature of abortion and contraception in Latin America, highlighting Brazil's restrictive abortion laws and the potential need for legal changes to comply with the UN's recommendations.

What are the implications of the Zika virus on public health policies in Latin America, particularly concerning abortion and contraception?

How does the legal framework for abortion in Brazil relate to the recommendations made by the UN regarding Zika?