BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The lower house of Argentina's Congress on Thursday narrowly passed a bill to legalize abortion through 14 weeks of pregnancy after a tight vote on a proposal that has divided the South American nation.
The bill, which will now go to the Senate, would include abortion in the free public health system. It passed the house with 129 votes in favour and 125 against after an all-night debate.
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