President Javier Milei set out his position on two sensitive issues such as abortion and euthanasia, in an interview with the Spanish media El Debate.
His statements came in an international context marked by the repercussions of the case of Noelia Castillo Ramos, a 25-year-old girl murdered by the Government of Pedro Sánchez through euthanasia, after a hard life in which she suffered the consequences of disastrous socialist measures by the Spanish president
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The situation generated debate about the right to choose, individual autonomy and the role of the State in the face of extreme decisions related to health and life. In this context, the Argentine president was also consulted on abortion, which has been in force in the country since 2020
. The interview with Milei.
In this regard, Milei reaffirmed her historical position: “My position on abortion is the opposite, because I believe that life begins
at conception.”
In line with that definition, he deepened his argument: “Life is a continuum where there are two discrete moments, conception and death. Any interruption in the middle is murder.”
The President's statements do not represent a change in his public discourse. Even before taking office, he held a critical position towards the legalization
of abortion. President Javier Milei.
Euthanasia During the
same interview, the head of state was also asked about euthanasia. At this point, he made a difference between his personal vision and his conception of individual freedom. “Personally, I don't agree. For me, life is a gift that we must honor. It's a reason for joy that we can live every day,” he said.
In her reflection, Milei made clear her ethical position regarding the value of life, stating: “It can't be worse to be dead than to have a life that someone doesn't like.” However, he also stressed that he does not consider that the State should intervene in personal decisions of this type
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“As long as what one person does doesn't harm others, I don't meddle in other people's lives. The final decision is yours,” he said, highlighting his approach based on individual autonomy.
In that regard, the President explained how he would act in the face of a specific situation: “I would talk to that person to convince them not to do it, but it's still their decision.”
The statements reflect the difference between his personal stance, clearly opposed to both abortion and euthanasia, and his defense of individual freedom as a guiding principle.
