Reproductive rights in Latin America

As of 2020, Latin America is a predominantly Spanish-Portuguese speaking and predominantly Roman Catholic region

Latin America is home to some of the few countries of the world with a complete ban on abortion and minimal policies on reproductive rights, but it also contains some of the most progressive reproductive rights movements in the world.[1] With roots in indigenous groups, the issues of reproductive rights include abortion, sexual autonomy, reproductive healthcare, and access to contraceptive measures. [2] Modern reproductive rights movements most notably include Marea Verde, which has led to much reproductive legislation reform. [3] Cuba has acted as a trail-blazer towards more liberal reproductive laws for the rest of Latin America, while other countries like El Salvador and Honduras have tightened restrictions on reproductive rights. [4]

  1. ^ "Chile abortion: Court approves easing total ban". BBC News. 21 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Latin America and the Caribbean". Center for Reproductive Rights. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
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