Green Wave (abortion rights)

The Green Wave or Green Tide (Spanish: "Marea verde") is a set of decentralized abortion-rights movements in various countries in the Americas that have collectively adopted the colour green as a symbol of their movement and has had mixed successes in pushing for abortion rights in Latin America, a region known for some of the strictest anti-abortion laws in the world. Its supporters typically wear a green handkerchief around their necks, leading to their members being called "pañuelos verdes." While Latin America is a diverse region with a large range of abortion policies, the Green Wave has made its way across the area and has had an impact on abortion policies. In recent years, a reaction against the movement led to the formation of the conservative "pañuelos celestes" which have successfully lobbied to maintain current restrictions in Chile, alongside potential reversals in legislation in Argentina after the election of Javier Milei.

The Catholic and Evangelical churches have historically had immense power in Latin America, and have consistently dictated the landscape on the debate of abortion.

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