The minister’s decision aimed to authorize these professionals to assist in legal interruptions, such as in situations of rape, risk to the pregnant woman’s life or anencephaly of the fetus.
The Federal Supreme Court () formed a majority to reject the injunction proposed by the minister, which aimed to allow nurses to participate in abortion procedures in cases already provided for by Brazilian legislation. Barroso’s decision aimed to authorize nurses to assist in legal abortions, such as in situations of rape, risk to the pregnant woman’s life or fetal anencephaly, especially in regions where access to doctors is limited. Barroso argued that the measure would not replace the work of doctors, but would allow nurses to work without facing legal penalties.
The injunction was issued by Barroso the night before, the same day he voted to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks of gestation, expanding the possibility beyond the cases already permitted by law. However, Barroso’s proposal faced resistance within the STF.
The minister was the first to vote against the injunction, arguing that decisions of this nature should not be taken hastily and that the issue should be discussed more carefully by the court’s plenary. With seven ministers already voting to overturn the injunction, Barroso’s decision was rejected.
With information from Victoria Abel
*Report produced with the help of AI
