Teodora Vásquez
Teodora Vásquez is a Salvadoran woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for aggravated homicide after giving birth to a stillborn child in 2007. Her case highlights the harsh realities of El Salvador's stringent anti-abortion laws and the systemic discrimination faced by women, particularly those from impoverished backgrounds. After serving 10 years in prison, she was exonerated, underscoring the injustices within the judicial system that often targets vulnerable women.
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Teodora Vásquez was sentenced to 30 years in prison for aggravated homicide after giving birth to a stillborn child.
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