Washington D.C., Oct 8, 2019 / 17:15 pm
More than two dozen pro-life leaders are calling on the Trump administration to oppose the reelection of Luis Almagro, secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), due to his history of abortion advocacy.
The leaders called Almagro's activism "gravely inappropriate" in his capacity as OAS secretary general, noting that he has not been authorized by member states to advocate for abortion in the role.
"His irresponsible behavior puts at risk the legitimacy and authority of the OAS at a time when we need it to be strong and credible to effectively denounce the egregious violations of human rights in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela," read a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.
The letter, dated Oct. 3, was signed by a coalition of pro-life leaders, including Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony List; Catherine Glenn Foster, president of Americans United for Life; and Alfonso Aguilar, president of the Latino Partnership for Conservative Principles.