Apr 10, 2025
Yucatan has become the 23rd out of 32 states in Mexico to decriminalize abortion up to 12 weeks of gestation. This move is seen as a significant step towards ensuring reproductive rights for women and those who can become pregnant.
On Wednesday, the Yucatan Congress voted in favor of the decriminalization, with 22 votes for and 13 against. The Women's Secretariat of the Government of Mexico hailed the decision as a "historic breakthrough in the fight for reproductive rights" in a social media post.
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