Furious Brazilian women march against bill equating late abortions with homicide

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Thousands of demonstrators in Brazil protested against a bill that would criminalize abortions, equating them to homicide after 22 weeks. The proposed law would also apply in cases of rape, stirring controversy and leading to massive protests.

The ‘A child is not a mother’ campaign has flooded social media, with demonstrators comparing Brazil to the theocratic patriarchy in “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The bill’s passage could have severe consequences, especially for child rape victims and those with limited access to healthcare.