Alejandra knew she was committing a crime when she spent $50
to purchase four abortion pills on the black market in Caracas. If caught, she
risked six months to two years in a Venezuelan prison. The opportunity came via
a Whatsapp thread, a forum for secretive dealers to sell all kinds of rare
products, at inflated prices. After countless tears and self-doubt the
35-year-old shoved the pills in her mouth and waited for the inevitable to
happen. Five hours later, after heavy bleeding and agonising cramps, she
miscarried. More… 
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Illegal abortion is killing horrifying numbers of women in Venezuela - here's why
Alejandra knew she was committing a crime when she spent $50
to purchase four abortion pills on the black market in Caracas. If caught, she
risked six months to two years in a Venezuelan prison. The opportunity came via
a Whatsapp thread, a forum for secretive dealers to sell all kinds of rare
products, at inflated prices. After countless tears and self-doubt the
35-year-old shoved the pills in her mouth and waited for the inevitable to
happen. Five hours later, after heavy bleeding and agonising cramps, she
miscarried. More… 
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