The Spanish National Court's Prosecutor's Office has taken steps to curb illegal surrogacy practices by requesting the Ministry of Equality to initiate administrative procedures for blocking access to websites of 13 foreign surrogacy agencies. These companies have been accused of engaging in illicit commercial practices that have been declared illegal in Spain since the surrogacy law was enacted in 2006. The Prosecutor's Office's initiative follows multiple complaints regarding these agencies promoting illegal services in Spain.

The agencies in question operate in various countries, including the United States, Ukraine, Georgia, Cyprus, Greece, Mexico, and Colombia. The Spanish law on surrogacy, which has been part of the legal framework since 2006, categorically prohibits the commercialization of gestation. This crackdown reflects a broader commitment by the Spanish authorities to reinforce the legality surrounding surrogacy and reinforces the existing prohibitive measures on surrogate motherhood in the country.

This move by the Prosecutor's Office not only seeks to prevent illegal practices but also highlights the ongoing debate and ethical considerations surrounding surrogacy. By blocking these websites, the Spanish government aims to regulate and control access to international surrogacy services that contradict national law, potentially addressing the concerns and safeguarding the rights of all parties involved, including intending parents, surrogates, and children born through surrogacy arrangements.