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Scope and Contents Segment #1 ABORTION IN MEXICO In Mexico, powerful emotions are being unleashed following Mexico City's decision to legalize early-term abortions. One city lawmaker says, 'A new atmosphere of freedom for women has arrived.' The historic measure only applies to Mexico City. Before it became the law, abortions were available only under extreme circumstances of rape or incest. Women deciding to end their pregnancies faced jail sentences. With the abortion law now firmly in place,...