Mexico becoming more progressive than the US?

Mexico City legalizes abortion

MEXICO CITY - Mexico City lawmakers voted to legalize abortion during the first three months of pregnancy, a landmark decision likely to heighten church-state tensions in the Roman Catholic nation and lead to a bitter court battle.

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Actually, i had no idea that it was illegal in mexico, but i find it ironic that they are legalizing it just as the US is getting more restrictions.