Brazil’s lawmakers vote to make it more difficult for underage victims of rape to obtain abortions, according to multiple reports. The decision follows an earlier regulatory framework that allowed some minors to seek legal help at no cost to protect their rights during pregnancy, including access to abortion. The Hindu reports that, under the regulation that has been overturned, minors who disagreed with parents or guardians on their pregnancy could obtain free legal assistance. The new legislative move is described by Vanguard and the Daily Mail as part of a push to restrict abortion access for child rape victims. Vanguard adds that the vote occurs after a brief public discussion, with debate reported to last under two minutes. The proposed change is presented across outlets as aimed specifically at minors, rather than the general population, and would affect how and whether child victims of sexual violence can access abortion services. The reporting does not include details on the full legal text or the final implementation timeline, but all sources describe the action as a tightening of access for underage rape victims.