Bolivia banned child marriage. Lawmakers say the work is not over.

Ten years ago, when Bolivia tried to ban the practice of child marriage, the bill flopped. Lawmakers were worried it undermined cultural norms around womanhood and parents’ rights to decide family issues at home. This year, even in a deeply divided legislature, it was one of the only bills to pass. It is now illegal for…

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