De Jesus, Ligia M.2015-09-112015-09-112015-09-1016 Or. Rev. Int'l. L. 225 (2014)1543-9860https://hdl.handle.net/1794/1940225 pagesThis paper explores the decision’s potential impact in the creation of abortion rights in Costa Rica and other states parties to the American Convention, and its effects on a wider weakening of the right to life in the Inter-American system of human rights.en-USAll Rights Reserved.AbortionHuman rightsInternational lawThe Inter-American Court on Human Rights’ Judgment in Artavia Murillo v. Costa Rica and Its Implications for the Creation of Abortion Rights in the Inter-American System of Human RightsArticle