Mexico's Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide, Extending Latin American Trend

Mexico's Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion nationwide, following a previous ruling that deemed it not a crime in one state. This decision comes after a gradual process of decriminalization on a state-by-state basis. Mexico City was the first jurisdiction in Mexico to decriminalize abortion 15 years ago. The move aligns with a trend in Latin America of loosening restrictions on abortion, while access has been limited in parts of the United States.