Brazil currently writing legislation which would legalize abortions up to the 12th week of pregnancy without restriction and up to 20 weeks in cases of rape and in all circumstances to protect a woman’s health or if the fetus is not viable. Currently abortions are allowed only in cases of rape or when a woman’s life is in danger.

Argentine homemakers are now eligible for retirement pensions from the state. According to a presidential decree homemakers will be able to receive retirement benefits and will be exempted from the rule that they contribute financially to the pension program for at least 30 years, normally required of paid workers.

And yesterday, Chile elected its first female president, Michelle Bachelet. The Socialist single mother beat, with over 60% of the vote, conservative billionaire Sebastián Piñera.

Via/ Women’s eNews & The New York Times