Latin America Reproductive rights



latin america has come international attention due harsh anti-abortion laws. latin america home of few countries of world complete ban on abortion, without exception saving maternal life. in of these countries, particularity in central america, enforcement of such laws aggressive: el salvador , nicaragua have drawn international attention strong enforcement of complete bans on abortion. in 2017, chile relaxed total ban, allowing abortion performed when woman’s life in danger, when fetus unviable, or in cases of rape.


in ecuador, education , class play large role in definition of young women become pregnant , not - 50% of young women illiterate pregnant, compared 11% of girls secondary education. same true poorer individuals - 28% become impregnated while 11% of young women in wealthier households do. furthermore, access reproductive rights, including contraceptives, limited, due age , perception of female morality. health care providers discuss contraception theoretically, not device used on regular basis. decisions concerning sexual activity involve secrecy , taboos, lack of access accurate information. more telling, young women have easier access maternal healthcare contraceptive help, helps explain high pregnancy rates in region.


rates of adolescent pregnancy in latin america number on million each year.








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