First trimester abortions passed in Uruguay
First trimester abortions passed in Uruguay
Recently, Uruguay has allowed first trimester of pregnancy. The president has no intentions of vetoing the bill, which will make it a law in the beginning of November. Other small countries have also legalized abortion including communist led Cuba and Guyana. The legislation requires a woman to explain her desire to have an abortion to a panel of at least three people, including a gynecologist, social worker and mental health professional, who must discuss abortion-related health risks and alternatives including adoption. After meeting with the panel, a woman must then reflect for five days before finally opting to have an abortion.
Montevideo is a vibrant city of contrasts that combines an international port and economic center for the whole country with a seaside resort consisting of sandy streets and pine forests. In between these contrasting eastern and western ends of the city is the financial heart of the country and the well-to-do residential areas facing the coast. The capital, which was founded in 1726, contains much of its original colonial Spanish and Italian architecture.