VIDEO. Argentina: explosion of joy in Buenos Aires after the legalization of abortion

After a night in the Senate, which summed up years of debate, Argentina passed the bill legalizing abortion.

This vast country of Latin America thus became, on Wednesday, one of the few nations to allow abortion in this region of the world.

Already approved by the deputies on December 11, the text authorizing abortion up to 14 weeks of pregnancy was voted by the senators with 38 votes for, 29 against and one abstention, two years after the failure of a first an attempt that had already shaken the country.

"It has become a law and it now passes into the hands of the executive", welcomed the President of the Senate and former Head of State, Cristina Kirchner, after another Homeric debate. twelve hours.

"We have finally made history"

Thousands of 'yes' supporters expressed their joy in front of Parliament, where only a few senators were present, most debating via video conference due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“After so many attempts and years of struggle that spilled blood and cost us lives, today we have finally made history.

Today, we are leaving a better world for our children, ”said Sandra Lujan, a 41-year-old psychologist, who took part in the vigil organized by supporters of abortion, recognizable by their green color.

"I'm so happy, I can't believe it, I swear to you, it's crazy" launched Mora Antunez, pro-choice activist.