Abortion in Ṣílẹ

Is abortion legal in Chile?

Chile’s current abortion law, passed in 2017 (Law 21.030), permits abortion only under three specific conditions: when the life of the pregnant person is at risk, when the fetus has a condition incompatible with life outside the womb, or when the pregnancy is the result of rape, limited to 12 weeks of gestation, or 14 weeks if the person is under 14 years old.Outside of these cases, abortion remains criminalized. Even within the legal exceptions, many people face barriers such as conscientious objection by healthcare providers, administrative delays, and social stigma that limit access to safe and timely care.In 2025, the government introduced a bill to decriminalize abortion up to 14 weeks for any reason, signaling a potential shift toward expanded reproductive rights [3]; however, this legislation is still under debate and has not been enacted, so the current restrictive framework continues to apply.

Abortion with pills in Chile

In-clinic abortion in Chile

Support and Resources in Chile