The Right to Abortion in Colombia: An Interview with Alejandra Alemán

April 9, 2026
Women’s Link Worldwide

In recent years, Colombia has established itself as one of the countries with the most advanced legal framework on abortion in Latin America. However, legislative progress does not always translate into effective access for all women and pregnant people.

We spoke with Alejandra Alemán, an attorney at Women’s Link, to better understand the current state of abortion rights in Colombia, the changes following decriminalization, and the main challenges that remain.

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