MEXICO CITY

A measure legalizing first-trimester abortions in Mexico City was published into law Thursday, and City Health Secretary Manuel Mondragon said the procedure would be legal starting today for women nearing the 12-week limit.

Women whose pregnancies are less advanced must wait until the law’s regulations are published, a move that is expected next week.

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