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Fetal personhood and the threat to women’s autonomy

Jailed for losing a pregnancy: how progress on El Salvador’s harsh anti-abortion law is unravelling

Bukele is one of Donald Trump’s closest allies in Latin America, and advocates say there is little international political will to address these women’s rights abuses. “This government is aligning itself with the most conservative positions of other governments internationally,” says Herrera.

“I worry that El Salvador is being held up as an example, as a model for other countries to follow,” she adds. “And I worry that this will become the future for women across the continent.”

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The endgame of ‘fetal personhood’

Further absurdities arise in the realm of law enforcement and healthcare. If a fetus has legal standing, every miscarriage could be subject to criminal investigation, treating women as suspects in potential cases of “fetal harm” or “negligence.” This not only invades personal privacy but also imposes an immense psychological burden on women experiencing natural and often unavoidable pregnancy losses.

Read more at Texas Pubic Radio