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US Stops $10 Million Contraceptive Destruction in Belgium

7/14/2026

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U.S. officials tried to destroy nearly $10 million of contraceptives and HIV-prevention supplies in Geel, Belgium, but stopped, leaving the stock intact.
A senior official labeled the items as abortion drugs, though the FDA does not, leading a Center for Reproductive Rights attorney to reject that label.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the House that Washington will not distribute contraceptives abroad, defending the planned destruction.

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U.S. officials tried to destroy nearly $10 million of contraceptives and HIV-prevention supplies in Geel, Belgium, but stopped, leaving the stock intact.
A senior official labeled the items as abortion drugs, though the FDA does not, leading a Center for Reproductive Rights attorney to reject that label.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the House that Washington will not distribute contraceptives abroad, defending the planned destruction.