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Mexico abortion: High court ends federal ban, criminal penalties

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In Mexico, the Supreme Court has decriminalised abortion, ruling that the current laws 'violate the human rights of women'. The decision will increase abortion access throughout Mexico and marks a major victory for activists in the Roman Catholic country. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn explains.

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