Popular consultation to convene a referendum against decriminalization of abortion


A popular consultation to convene a referendum on repealing the law on decriminalization of abortion was held in Uruguay on 23 June 2013. The proposal failed to muster the required popular support.

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In 2012, Uruguay decriminalized abortion. Many politicians and advocacy groups protested its legalization.
The political positions are varied, with leaders from all the parties that think differently.
Only 8.92% of eligible voters supported the referendum.