Milei blames feminists and abortion for declining birth rate in Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei stated that the decline in the birth rate in Argentina is linked to the feminist movement and the legalization of abortion. According to him, this 'madness' of legal abortion 'is costing dearly' to the economy and the country's social security system. Milei made these statements in response to the decrease in births, which, according to data, has reduced by 47% in the last decade.

Milei also mentioned that Argentine legislation allows for the termination of pregnancy up to the 14th week safely, legally, and free of charge, and that this negatively influences birth rates. According to him, this situation is having a significant impact on Argentina's economic growth.

Recent reports indicate that the decline in births is a trend observed in many parts of the world, with factors such as delayed motherhood and economic limitations being cited as major causes beyond the issue of abortion.

Before the approval of the law that legalized abortion, there was already a trend of declining birth numbers, suggesting that multiple factors are at play. However, Milei continues to focus on the legalization of abortion as one of the main reasons for this decrease.

Several observers and analysts debate whether Milei's statements reflect an adequate understanding of the broader demographic phenomenon or if they aim to divert attention from other current socioeconomic issues in Argentina.

The president's statement has generated reactions among public health and women's rights experts, who warn about the complexity of the underlying causes of declining birth rates and criticize the attempt to simplify the issue by blaming abortion and feminism exclusively.