Yes, abortion is legal in Colombia. It is considered a fundamental right up to the 24th week of pregnancy, and permitted beyond that under specific circumstances.
In Colombia, abortion was decriminalized up to the 24th week of pregnancy for any reason. After that period, it is allowed in specific cases, such as when the pregnancy puts the person’s life or health at risk, when it results from sexual violence or incest, or when the fetus has conditions that make life outside the womb impossible. This was established by Constitutional Court ruling C-055 of 2022, which applies nationwide and protects all people with the capacity to become pregnant [1].
To support implementation, the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines explaining how health professionals and institutions must ensure access to abortion. The right to decide is protected by law, and care must be provided in a respectful and timely manner [2]. People are also entitled to post-abortion care and information about sexual and reproductive health.
