CNA Staff, Nov 5, 2020 / 14:48 pm
Guatemala's Interior Ministry rescinded Wednesday an agreement it had made last month allowing Planned Parenthood to establish and operate branch office in the country.
The Nov. 4 statement repealed the agreement of Oct. 7, stating it was "not in accord with the interests of the State of Guatemala."
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei announced the repeal Nov. 2, declaring he would not allow Planned Parenthood to operate in the country. Giammattei's response was in reaction the initial agreement authorizing Planned Parenthood, which became official that same day.
"I recognize life from conception and therefore I will not tolerate in my administration any movement that violates what is established in our Political Constitution of the Republic, that goes against the values with which I was raised and that conflicts with my principles as doctor," Giammattei said.