TIME00262

TIME00262
Latin America and the Caribbean
Argentina
Yes
Abortion
Advance
Court ruling
05-2009
Argentina: T.N. Case – In Río Negro, an 11-year-old girl was sexually abused repeatedly by her father and uncle, resulting in pregnancy. The case was brought to court, and an abortion was granted by Judge Lozada. Subsequently, the president of the Bar Association of Río Negro, who was also tie founder of a pro-life organization, began impeachment proceedings against the judge.