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Presumption of innocence

The presumption of innocence establishes that everyone must be treated as innocent until a court declares otherwise. In El Salvador, this right is enshrined in article 12 of the Political…
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July 25, 2022

Due process

A human right that must be present in every legal process, as it seeks to confirm the legality and correct application of the laws within a framework of respect for…
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July 25, 2022

Abortion

The Penal Code of El Salvador, article 133, defines abortion as the act of intentionally ending the pregnancy. In addition, the Ministry of Health describes it as spontaneous or caused…
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July 25, 2022
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Docimasia hidrostática

Prueba forense obsoleta e imprecisa que consiste en introducir en un recipiente con agua los pulmones y observar si estos flotan. Actualmente, no es utilizada para determinar el nacimiento en…
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July 25, 2022

Anencefalia

A serious birth defect occurs when the upper part of the neural tube does not close completely and therefore the fetus does not generate essential parts of the brain. It…
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July 25, 2022

Ectopic pregnancy

Occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity. It occurs during 1-2% of pregnancies and is considered the main cause of fetal and maternal death in the first…
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July 25, 2022