After 17 Years, Venezuelan Survivor Finally Wins Justice
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Chile Kick-Starts Debate on Gender Quotas
Chile may be notable for having a female president, but the country ranks 14th out of 18 Latin American countries in female political representation. Congressional hearings on a gender-quota bill for political parties are stirring debate.
Chile Teens’ Sexual Health Sparks Storm
Chile’s strict abortion ban and high teen pregnancy rates have drawn international criticism, but its efforts to ward off those critiques have sparked a moral debate. Chile’s efforts to sign an international protocol may be delayed as a result.
Peru Campaign Quiet on Reproductive Issues
In Peru, which has one of the highest illegal abortion rates in Latin America, the sole female presidential candidate is out of the race and women’s groups say sexual and reproductive rights have been missing from the campaign season.
Chile’s Bachelet Promises Pension Payday for Women
Chile’s president-elect Michelle Bachelet has promised an overhaul of the nation’s private pension system. She says her reform will do much more to help women than the “pension for housewives” promised by her opponents during the campaign.
Chilean Women Celebrate Signs of Rapid Change
Times are changing rapidly for women in Chile, where Michelle Bachelet is taking over as president and a far-reaching law on domestic violence is taking effect.
Venezuela Will Retry Teen’s Accused Torturer
In a case that has drawn international outrage, Linda Loaiza Lopez’ perpetrator was found not guilty last year, four years after she was kidnapped, raped and tortured. Now, a retrial is set to start next week.
Chile’s New Sex-Harassment Law Takes Off
Three months after Chile’s passage of a law on sexual harassment officials report a big jump in the number of complaints. One woman’s testimony and lawsuit helped spur the law, which had been stuck in parliamentary debate for 14 years.
Brazil Tries to Stem Tide of Sex Slavery
Brazil is on a mission to end its status as Latin America’s largest supplier of sex slaves. In recent months the government has joined international sting operations, passed a new law and launched a media campaign.
Brazil Begins Talking Openly About Abortion
Brazil is moving to address the problem of illegal abortion, the country’s fourth leading cause of maternal death. In March the government eased abortions for rape victims and in April it formed a committee to review all its abortion policies.
