Argentina to legalise abortion

Argentina’s president Alberto Fernández has said he will send a bill to legalise abortion to congress within the next 10 days.

Mr Fernández, who was sworn in as president in December, has previously described abortion as “a matter of public health”.

In Argentina, abortion is allowed only in cases of rape, or if the mother’s health is in danger.

It is largely prohibited across Latin America, except in restricted cases.

If the bill is passed, Argentina will become the largest country in the region to legalise abortion.