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Puerto Rico Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

7/20/2025

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Puerto Rico has enacted a controversial law banning gender-affirming treatments for those under 21, signed by Governor Jenniffer González-Colón. Critics warn this decision jeopardizes the well-being of transgender youth, while LGBTQ+ advocates prepare to fight the law's constitutionality, emphasizing the urgent need for accessible healthcare for all.

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Puerto Rico has enacted a controversial law banning gender-affirming treatments for those under 21, signed by Governor Jenniffer González-Colón. Critics warn this decision jeopardizes the well-being of transgender youth, while LGBTQ+ advocates prepare to fight the law's constitutionality, emphasizing the urgent need for accessible healthcare for all.