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Of the several transmogrifications marking the political career of Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, one stands out for its profound and deleterious effects on a very vulnerable sector of the population.
Amnesty International (AI) says, "Nicaragua's total ban on abortions (see NotiCen, 2006-11-02) is endangering the lives of girls and women, preventing health professionals from practicing effective medicine, and contributing to an increase in maternal deaths across the country."
The AI report quoted official figures showing that 33 girls and women have died so far this year in pregnancy, up from 20 last year, but used the figures to stress that the incidence is underreported and the toll actually goes higher. Framing the situation as a human rights issue, AI notes for reference that...
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