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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
''NOTE: '''Visit the [[Brazil]] page for a complete survey of | ''NOTE: '''Visit the [[Brazil]] page for a complete survey of Brazilian abortion stigmas and laws.''''' | ||
According to the Brazilian Penal Code (1940), abortion is generally illegal. There are only two exceptions: to save the life of a woman, or if the woman was impregnated due to rape or incest. All other reasons for abortion, such as the preservation of the woman's heath (mental or physical), risk of fetal impairment, economic or social reasons, etc., are not recognized. If a woman wants to legally obtain an abortion, she must give consent. If she is considered incompetent, then her legal representative/guardian must give consent. For full details on abortions in Brazil, visit the [[Brazil]] page. | According to the Brazilian Penal Code (1940), abortion is generally illegal. There are only two exceptions: to save the life of a woman, or if the woman was impregnated due to rape or incest. All other reasons for abortion, such as the preservation of the woman's heath (mental or physical), risk of fetal impairment, economic or social reasons, etc., are not recognized. If a woman wants to legally obtain an abortion, she must give consent. If she is considered incompetent, then her legal representative/guardian must give consent. For full details on abortions in Brazil, visit the [[Brazil]] page. | ||