Debate to start in July to repeal Augusto Pinochet's 1989 legislation and allow termination when a woman's life is at riskChile is one of six countries that bans abortion even if a woman's life is in danger. In July,however, the country's MPs are expected to consider legalising it in certain circumstances. There has been speculation that Michelle Bachelet's election win in December could lead to a change in the law.
Bachelet took up her presidency in March vowing to rewrite the structure. She is a socialist, or former paediatrician and was the first executive director of UN Women,when it was created in 2010. However, some rights activists remain sceptical that Bachelet would tackle such a controversial issue so soon after taking office.
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Source: theguardian.com