Brazil's Highest Court Set to Decide on Legalizing Abortion

The Supreme Court of Brazil is set to vote on whether to decriminalize abortion. Currently, abortion is only permitted in cases of rape, risk to the woman's life, and anencephaly. If the Supreme Court votes in favor, abortion will be decriminalized up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. The article tells the story of Paloma, a woman who discovered she was pregnant unexpectedly and later found out that her baby had a rare condition that would result in its death shortly after birth. Paloma struggled to find doctors who would support her decision to have an abortion, but eventually found the necessary support from lawyers, psychologists, medical specialists, and her husband. This article highlights the debate surrounding abortion in Brazil, with some arguing for the right to choose and others opposing it for religious and political reasons. The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for women's reproductive rights in the country.