March for Life rallies draw more than 2 million in Argentina

It would have allowed minors under 16 to get an abortion without having to inform their parents, and would have prohibited conscientious objection by healthcare institutions.

The current law in Argentina prohibits abortion, except when the mother’s life or health is determined to be in danger, or in cases of rape.

Speakers at this year’s event expressed a desire to build on last year’s legislative victory, particularly by supporting pregnant women in difficult situations.

Geyer outlined the three main goals of the movement: “The right of everyone to be born; the right of families to educate their children without gender ideology; and the need to be aware that in our country, especially this election year, we determine the future of the homeland, of the family and of millions of unborn children.”

A group of veterans also spoke, stressing that the lives of both a woman and her child must be valued.

“Today we are here as soldiers to implore everyone to defend both lives, which is to save the homeland,” they said.

Prior to the march, the Pro-Life Unity organization said that the entire pro-life movement is demanding “the development of comprehensive public policies to assist women in vulnerable situations and the advancement and development of children at risk, without losing sight that this year half of the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate is up for election.”

Speakers also denounced reports of three premature C-section deliveries being performed in the country without a valid medical reason, as a means of ending the pregnancies and skirting the law prohibiting abortion. The three babies died soon after, according to media reports.