President vetoes abortion law
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President Tabare Vazquez vetoed Uruguay’s abortion law, infuriating women’s rights groups but pleasing religious groups.
Congress narrowly legalized first-trimester abortions despite threats from the nation’s bishops to excommunicate lawmakers who voted yes.
Backers lack the votes for an override.
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