Abortion Is No Longer a Crime in Mexico. But Most Women Still Can’t Get One.

The Supreme Court’s decision set a legal precedent for the nation. But applying it to all of Mexico’s states will be a long path, and women are still facing prosecution.

La Suprema Corte de México vota por la despenalización del aborto

El fallo, que declara inconstitucional una ley del estado de Coahuila, constituye un precedente para la legalización del aborto en todo el país.

Mexico’s Supreme Court Votes to Decriminalize Abortion

The ruling, which sets a precedent for the legalization of abortion nationwide, follows years of efforts by a growing women’s movement in Mexico.