Bolivian Parliament Passes Bill to End Child Marriages

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The Congress of Bolivia approved a law that proh be free marriages and unions with children under 18 years of age.

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On Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies passed the “Amendment Law to Law No. 603 of the Family Code and Family Process”, which prevents marriage to minors. By: eju.tv / Video: UNFPA After the sanction, the...

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On Wednesday, the Bolivian Congress passed a law prohibiting free marriages and unions with children under 18 years of age, which is on the way to joining the list of 13 Latin American countries that ban this practice.The Chamber of Deputies gave the green light to the bill that had already been approved by the Senate in April.Now it will go on to presidential sanction.The law repealed previous norms that validated marriages or unions with minor…

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🔊 Listen to this news The Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, a law prohibiting early or forced marriages and unions of minors. This legislation has been sent to the Executive Branch for promulgation and its main objective is to guarantee the legal protection of children and adolescents. The aim is to prevent these situations from affecting their comprehensive development or violating their rights. Amendment to the …