Thousands of women call for abortion legalization at Buenos Aires rally

Newly elected Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez has repeatedly expressed support for the movement and has called legal abortions a public health issue.

February 20, 2020 by V. Arun Kumar

On February 19, thousands of activists mobilized in Buenos Aires to demand the legalization of abortion in Argentina. Newly elected Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez has repeatedly expressed support for the movement and has called legal abortions a public health issue. Multiple protests were held across the country in support of a new bill to be proposed seeking the legalisation of abortions.