Peru’s Congress unanimously voted 113-0 to outlaw child marriage on Thursday, with three abstentions. This move placed a blanket prohibition on marrying minors in the South American nation. Before becoming law, the executive branch must now approve it. Deputies on social media stated, “Children deserve a life free from violence and the chance to realize […]
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