Mexico’s Supreme Court made a decision on Wednesday to make abortion legal across the country. They declared that the current law prohibiting abortion is against the constitution.
The Supreme Court said on social media that the First Chamber of the Court ruled that the legal system that punishes abortion in the Federal Criminal Code is against the constitution. This is because it goes against the rights of women and people who can become pregnant.
Abortion is no longer a crime in 12 states in Mexico. The most recent decision happened in Aguascalientes, a state located in the center of Mexico, just a few days ago. According to Reuters, many people praised this ruling online. Rights activists showed their support by posting green heart emojis on social media.
The hearts symbolize the Green Wave, which is a social movement fighting for the right to make decisions about reproductive health. It has gained a lot of support in Latin America since the early 2000s.
The Supreme Court of Mexico decided in 2021 that it’s not right to make abortion illegal. They disagreed with a law in Coahuila that punished women who have abortions with up to three years in prison and a fine.
Wade in 1973. This decision made abortion legal across the United States. However, the political landscape has changed over time and some states have enacted restrictive abortion laws. As a result, American citizens seeking an abortion may choose to go to another country where it is more accessible. In June 2022, Wade will be present.
Verónica Cruz, someone who supports the right to have an abortion, said to CNN in 2022 that she was surprised to see Mexico making progress while the US was moving in the opposite direction.
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Supreme Court of Mexico legalises abortion
