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Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide, expands federal access

  • Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that criminalizing abortion is unconstitutional and violates human rights.
  • The decision requires federal health institutions to provide abortions upon request.
  • Mexican states still criminalize abortion, but this ruling pressures them to revise laws.
  • Reproductive rights advocates celebrated the ruling as a major victory and step toward gender equality.
  • The ruling contrasts with increasing abortion restrictions in parts of the United States.
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