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Colombia’s ‘Laura Law’ Sparks Gender Health Debate | Colombia News
Colombia’s Congress is debating a controversial new bill, dubbed the “Laura Law,” that would ban gender-affirming medical treatments—including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and certain surgeries—for minors under 18, unless tied to a medical condition unrelated to gender identity. Inspired by the case of a young woman named Laura who detransitioned, the legislation seeks to impose stricter national standards, arguing that teens may not fully comprehend the long-term consequences of such procedures. While the government supports the bill’s core principles, critics warn it could undermine…
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