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abortion is legal in mexico in cases of rape, but paulina was so harassed by conservative doctors, bureaucrats and priests, they managed to stop herfrom getting one. she carried the baby to full term, still only a child herself. translation: everyone decided for me except me myself. - i only wanted to exercise my rights, and they didn t let me. they did basically whatever they wanted. now the supreme court is decriminalised abortion in mexico, a major victory for groups like the safe abortion network. via flyers, posters and word of mouth, they offer support to women looking for abortions but still operate outside the law. we helped nearly 300 women obtain abortions last year, said the group s founder. with abortion law in neighbouring texas getting stricter, she thinks that americans will soon come south for abortions, just as mexicans once went north. mexico s supreme court has
few know that stigma better than paulina ramirez, a taxi driver whose story once made national headlines. in 1999, age 13, she was raped and left pregnant by a man who broke into the family home. abortion is legal in mexico in cases of rape, but paulina was so harassed by conservative doctors, bureaucrats and priests, they managed to stop herfrom getting one. she carried the baby to full term, still only a child herself. translation: everyone decided for me except me myself. i only wanted to exercise my rights, and they didn t let me. they did basically whatever they wanted. now the supreme court is decriminalised abortion in mexico, a major victory for groups like the safe abortion network. via flyers, posters and word of mouth, they offer support to women looking for abortions but still operate outside the law.
decriminalised abortion in mexico, a major victory for groups like the safe abortion network. via flyers, posters and word of mouth, they offer support to women looking for abortions, but still operate outside the law. we helped nearly 300 women obtain abortions last year, said the group s founder. with abortion law in neighbouring texas getting stricter, she thinks that americans may soon come south for abortions, just as mexicans once went north. mexico s supreme court has undoubtedly taking huge strides towards full decriminalisation. however, even though the judges unanimously ruled it was unconstitutional for this state to penalise abortion, there are many obstacles to overcome before it is safely and legally available across the country. and some very powerful forces oppose the law. mexico is latin america s second biggest catholic nation, and anti abortion campaigners are determined to block