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The Guatemalan army announces that it will block the activities of the Dutch non-profit group Women on Waves, also known as the "abortion boat," which provides free abortion services to women in countries where the procedure is prohibited. Abortion is illegal in Guatemala, except to save the mother's life. The move by the army aligns with the country's strict abortion laws and reflects the cultural and religious context of the predominantly Catholic nation.
Thursday, 23 February, 2017