“On April 23, the Bolivian Senate approved a bill to amend the ‘Family and Family Procedure Code,’ eliminating legal exceptions that previously allowed marriage from the age of 16 with parental or judicial authorization. This milestone represents a historic victory for the protection of girls and adolescents against Child, Early, and Forced Marriages and Unions (CEFMUs) and marks a significant step toward ensuring a childhood free from violence…Following its approval in the Senate, the bill will now be forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies.”From Ipas.