Argentina
Overview
Women and girls faced obstacles in accessing legal abortions. Indigenous Peoples continued to be criminalized and discriminated against. Migrants’ rights suffered significant setbacks.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
News
Argentina: First step to decriminalize abortion is historic for human rights
Argentina: Amnesty International calls on President Macri to address key human rights issues
Argentina: Authorities must guarantee the right to peaceful protest and investigate human rights violations following crackdown outside the National Congress
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