Virginia Velasco
Virginia Velasco is a Bolivian senator representing the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party, known for her advocacy for women's rights and child protection. She is currently in the news for proposing a law aimed at prohibiting marriages and free unions involving individuals under the age of 18, highlighting the need to protect minors from the risks of early marriages, such as sexual abuse and unwanted pregnancies. Her initiative is part of a broader effort to address gender inequality and to align Bolivia's laws with international human rights standards.
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Bolivia:
Virginia Velasco is among the new legislators campaigning for re-election.
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Bolivia:
Senator Virginia Velasco stated that the approval in the Senate was a historic step for adolescents.
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Bolivia:
Virginia Velasco proposed a law in Bolivia to prohibit marriages and free unions involving minors under 18 years old.
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