Brasil: Miles protestan por prohibición total al aborto

The video discusses the legal status of abortion in Brazil, highlighting exceptions for cases of rape, risk to the mother's life, or fetal encephaly. A recent congressional measure seeks to remove these exceptions, causing public outrage. Despite strict laws, wealthy women access safe abortions, while poorer women face risks. In 2015, over 400,000 abortions were performed in Brazil, according to a study partially funded by the Ministry of Health.

What are the current legal exceptions for abortion in Brazil?

• Cases of rape, risk to the mother's life, and severe fetal abnormalities

• Only in cases of rape

• Only when the mother's life is at risk

• There are no legal exceptions

What caused public outrage regarding abortion legislation in Brazil?

• A measure to ban all forms of abortion

• A measure to expand abortion rights

• A measure to make abortion legal in all cases

• A measure to remove existing legal exceptions for abortion

What is required for the proposed abortion measure to become law in Brazil?

• A simple majority in Congress

• Approval by the President

• A qualified majority in both chambers of Congress

• Approval by the Supreme Court

What is Rodrigo Maia's stance on the proposed abortion ban?

• He opposes any ban without exceptions for rape

• He supports the measure without any exceptions

• He has not taken a public stance

• He supports a total ban on abortion

What is a significant issue faced by poorer women in Brazil regarding abortion?

• They receive government support for abortions

• They have no legal restrictions

• They often resort to unsafe abortion methods

• They have access to safe procedures