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.

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