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Like US, Mexico faces a state-by-state divide over abortion

Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Karen Castellanos, an “acompanante,” or companion, of the Siempre Viva and Network for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. “Our idea is not to promote abortion, but the right to decide. And if a woman tells me “I feel very good and I earn well and I want to continue a pregnancy”, we are happy that they are loving and chosen motherhoods.” Says Castellanos. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion rights advocate Paulina Cordoba, a member of the organization La Campamenta, poses for a photo brandishing a green bandana on her wrist, in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The color green has become a symbol of abortion rights around the world. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) A view of a clinic room where gynecologist Yanet Jennings performs legal abortions, in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Even as decriminalization of abortion drive progresses, abortion-rights activists complain that government authorities are doing too little to raise awareness about abortion access and help low-income women afford the procedure. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Gynecologist Yanet Jennings poses for a photo in her private clinic, in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. As a doctor, Jennings said, she’s comfortable with her decision to honor patients’ reproductive rights, and not impose moral or religious judgments on them. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Nay Aquino, 41, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. “The first time I terminated a pregnancy I didn't want to. I was in a very dependent relationship. Now I see it as psychological violence. I did not want. It was a decision made by someone else. He saw everything that had to be done: find the money, pay for a clinic, a doctor and everything. Because of the trauma I don't remember the dates well. I think I would have been between 19 and 20 years old.” (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Sinai Toledo of MexFam, center, leads a class during a sex education fair in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Mexfam, a national organization promoting sexual and reproductive rights, launched an initiative in 2020 to build a network of doctors that women from Oaxaca’s central valleys could visit if they were considering ending a pregnancy. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Students attend a class on abortion rights at a sex education fair in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. In 2019, Oaxaca was among the earliest states to decriminalize abortion. It has become a prime example of the complexities facing Mexico as it confronts the issue. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Metztli Lima, 29, an “acompanante,” or companion, poses for a portrait wearing a green bandana, in Oaxaca, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. Across Mexico’s abortion landscape, an important role is played by networks of “acompanantes,” or companions. These are women who accompany other women who want to terminate their pregnancy but don’t know where to turn or fear hostility at public clinics. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Maria Belmonte of the organization Consorcio Oaxaca, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Ten of Mexico’s 32 states have decriminalized abortion — most of them in just the past three years. Even in some of those 10 states, for example Oaxaca, abortion-rights activists say they face persisting challenges in trying to make abortion safe, accessible and government-funded. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez) Abortion-rights activist Viridiana Bautista of the organization Las Consejeras, poses for a portrait in Oaxaca, Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Bautista, 36, had an abortion almost 13 years ago that led to serious medical complications. Due to her religious upbringing, Bautista said she initially felt guilty about her decision, but overcame that as she became engaged in abortion-rights activism. (AP Photo/Maria Alferez)