Costa Rican Deputy Proposes Mandatory Pregnancy Tests for Rape Victims Seeking Emergency Contraception

Kathia Calvo, a Costa Rican deputy, has proposed that the CCSS require a pregnancy test before administering emergency contraception to rape victims, arguing it 'doesn't take anything away from anyone.' This proposal, if enacted, would add a procedural barrier to accessing emergency contraception in a sensitive context, potentially delaying treatment. The move reflects ongoing political debate over reproductive rights in Costa Rica, but its legislative prospects remain uncertain.

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