Update on Beatriz and abortion in El Salvador



The Minister of Health, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, in a brave stance against a ruling by El Salvador's highest court stated that she was determined to save Beatriz's life in any way possible, including induced labor. A c-section is due to be scheduled this week to save Beatriz's life; however, the law remains and many more women like Beatriz will continue to be subjected to what is the equivalent of a death sentence.

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