Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Mexico’s Supreme Court rules women can receive abortion if mother’s health is at risk

Mexico only allows abortion when the mother's life is in danger or she is a victim of rape.

Women who have health risks during pregnancy can apply for an abortion, even if their lives are not in danger, the Supreme Court of Mexico (SCJN) determined Wednesday.

The First Chamber of the Supreme Court granted the amparo to a woman who complained after the refusal of several authorities of a public health institution to make the interruption of her pregnancy for medical reasons.

"It was determined that the provisions of the General Health Law can provide for access . . .

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