Colombia's highest court legalises abortion up to 24 weeks

Feb 22, 2022 AlShorts Web Desk

Colombia became the latest country in Latin America to expand access to abortion as the nation's Constitutional Court voted to legalise the procedure until the 24th week of pregnancy. The decision by the tribunal of nine judges fell short of the expectations of pro-choice groups that had been pushing for abortion to be completely decriminalised. Argentina, Uruguay, and Cuba also allow abortions without restrictions.