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 .