Mexico: Supreme Court Upholds Mexico City Abortion Law

In a historic decision today, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled that Mexico Citys law decriminalizing abortion during the first 12 weeks of gestation is constitutional. In a publicly broadcast proceeding, the court voted 8-to-3 in favor of upholding the Mexico City law, which came into force in 2007. This decision ensures Mexico is observing fundamental human rights law, said JosMiguel Vivanco, Americas director at... [read full story]