What Happened in Argentina?

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Just over a year ago the argentina legalized abortion. That happened after real pressure from protesters known as the green wave. And this is not the only place in latin america where this kind of ruling has been made. I really feel that it's the visibility of this movement, the vast photos of people waving green flags, that have helped tot keep momentum.

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