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Mexico's decision to decriminalise abortion sees powerful opposition

A demonstration against the Mexico Supreme Court's decision to decriminalise abortion

A demonstration against the Mexico Supreme Court's decision to decriminalise abortion Source: Getty

The decriminalisation of abortion comes after many years of campaigning and calls for change by women’s rights and reproductive health groups in Mexico.


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By Will Grant (BBC)

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The decriminalisation of abortion comes after many years of campaigning and calls for change by women’s rights and reproductive health groups in Mexico.


This story was first broadcast on the BBC World Service


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