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Costa Rica Limits Abortion Access in Pro-Life Decree

10/22/2025

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Costa Rica issued a decree through President Rodrigo Chaves limiting abortion to cases where the mother's life is at risk.
The decree repeals a prior regulation that allowed broader abortion access.
The Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation praises the decree as a pro-life victory.
The decree requires a medical panel to assess abortion requests and permits conscientious objection.
Advocates say the measure reinforces the sanctity of life from conception.

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Costa Rica issued a decree through President Rodrigo Chaves limiting abortion to cases where the mother's life is at risk.
The decree repeals a prior regulation that allowed broader abortion access.
The Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation praises the decree as a pro-life victory.
The decree requires a medical panel to assess abortion requests and permits conscientious objection.
Advocates say the measure reinforces the sanctity of life from conception.