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The number of clandestine abortions taking place in Brazil is a controversial subject which divides anti-abortion and abortion rights activists. [13] A study published by the International Journal of Women's Health in 2014, estimated that in Brazil about 48 thousand clandestine abortions occurs annually. [14]
ADPF 442 is an ongoing case of the Supreme Court of Brazil concerning the decriminalization of abortion, in any circumstance, up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. [1] As it stands, the Brazilian Penal Code prohibits abortion except in cases of rape and risk to the mother's life, and in the case of anencephalic fetuses (see ADPF 54).
In Suriname, abortion is only legal when it is performed to save the mother's life. [4] In Uruguay, abortion is allowed at the woman's request up to 12 weeks into the pregnancy and only allowed with the authorization of a health professional. [4] In Venezuela, abortion is only legal when it is performed to save the mother's life. [4]
Brazil's restrictive abortion laws mean many Brazilian women seeking to end pregnancies resort to unsafe illegal abortions and botched procedures, which cause dozens of deaths every year.
Brazil’s top court opened a session Friday that will decide whether abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy will be decriminalized nationwide. The South American nation currently allows ...
Abortion laws vary widely among countries and territories, and have changed over time. ... Brazil [101] [102] no limit: prohibited: no limit: prohibited [aj]
With Roe v. Wade overturned, some people may have to travel to get an abortion. See where it's legal and banned.
The following lists include countries by total reported abortions, annual abortions and rates according to reports from governments and statisticians. ... Brazil: 32. ...