El Salvador: “We don’t want Beatriz to die, it’s that simple”

Headline Title:  “We don’t want Beatriz to die, it’s that simple” 09 May 2013 El Salvador is one of the only countries in the world where abortion is banned in all circumstances, even when the life of the mother is at risk.Twenty-two-year-old Beatriz is four month’s pregnant and has been diagnosed with a number of severe illnesses including lupus and kidney problems.Doctors say she could die if she continues with the pregnancy but haven’t treated her because if they interrupt it, they might be prosecuted under the country’s total ban on abortion.El Salvador’s Supreme Court is now considering…

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