Argentina Bans Gender-Affirming Treatments for Minors by Presidential Decree

President Javier Milei invalidates a 2012 law permitting gender-affirming care for minors with parental or judicial consent, citing concerns over irreversible effects and child welfare.

• Argentine President Javier Milei signed a decree prohibiting gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for individuals under 18 years old.
• The government claims the ban is intended to protect minors from irreversible medical interventions they may not fully comprehend.
• This move overturns a 2012 law that allowed such treatments for minors with parental or judicial approval.
• The LGBTQ+ community in Argentina has condemned the decree, announcing plans to challenge its legality in court.
• Milei’s policy aligns with recent restrictions in the United States under President Donald Trump, reflecting shared ideological stances between the two leaders.

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