The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has affirmed that El Salvador must amend its stringent anti-abortion laws, particularly in cases that threaten a woman's health.
Healthcare professionals in El Salvador face severe penalties for performing abortions, even when necessary to save a woman's life. This extreme prohibition has led to tragic consequences.
Activists view this ruling as a crucial step toward decriminalizing abortion in El Salvador, potentially influencing similar legal reforms across Latin America.
Beatriz’s case exemplifies the dire conditions women face under El Salvador’s abortion laws, where even lifesaving interventions can result in severe legal repercussions.
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