Chile's senate early Wednesday took a major step towards legalizing abortion in the socially conservative country by agreeing to decriminalize the procedure in three specific cases.
The measure, supported by President Michelle Bachelet, allows abortion in cases of rape, if the mother's life is at risk, or if the fetus presents a deadly birth defect.
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A wildfire ravaged woods and burned 100 homes in the hilly Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Monday, forcing authorities to evacuate hundreds of people.
At least 19 people were reported hurt after the fire broke out on the outskirts of the historic city, the government said.
Television pictures showed thick grey smoke filling the streets in the Laguna VerdeRead more
A wildfire ravaged woods and burned 100 homes in the hilly Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Monday, forcing authorities to evacuate hundreds of people.
At least 19 people were reported hurt after the fire broke out on the outskirts of the historic city, the government said.
Television pictures showed thick grey smoke filling the streets in the Laguna VerdeRead more