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Prison sentences applicable in cases of illegal abortion offenses in selected Latin American countries as of May 2023 (in years)

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2023

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North America, Central and South America

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2023

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**Prison sentences in cases of consensual abortions**

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* Prison sentences vary from one jurisdiction to another. The state of Sonora has the highest penalty. ** Disqualifications of professionals are not included.

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2023 prison sentences for illegal abortions in Latin American countries.

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Jan 22, 2026
Abortion, even when consented to by the pregnant woman, is a practice punished in the vast majority of Latin American countries, although not all to the same extent. Thus, in cases where abortion has been legalized under any circumstances within stipulated time frames, the penalties are notably lower when a punishable abortion occurs. Meanwhile, Central American countries have the strictest legislation in this regard.
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