Judith Marín

Judith Marín, 30, is the newly appointed Minister of Women and Gender Equality in Chile's incoming administration led by far-right president José Antonio Kast. She is a staunch opponent of abortion, advocating for the protection of life "from conception to natural death." Marín's appointment is newsworthy due to Kast's conservative stance and the concerns raised by women's rights activists regarding the future of gender equality and reproductive rights in Chile. Her past actions, such as being ejected from the senate for protesting during a vote to decriminalize abortion, highlight her strong opposition to abortion rights. Her selection as minister signals a potential shift in policy and priorities concerning women's issues under the new government, making her a significant figure in the ongoing debate about women's rights in Chile.