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Why Latin American countries are legalizing abortion

Why a growing number of Latin American countries are legalizing abortion

Aired 05/14/2022

PBS News Hour

Why Latin American countries are legalizing abortion

Clip: 5/14/2022 | 6m 3sVideo has Closed Captions

Why a growing number of Latin American countries are legalizing abortion

As Americans contemplate living in a country where Roe versus Wade is overturned, a very different story is playing out in many parts of Latin America. In recent years, countries throughout the region have relaxed abortion restrictions. Alicia Yamin, senior fellow for the Global Health and Rights Project at Harvard Law School, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what's changed and why.

Aired 05/14/2022

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