Prostitution in Mexico

Prostitution in Mexico

Prostitution in Mexico, is largely illegal, but there are tolerance zones in some cities where it is legal. [ [http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2005/62736.htm US Department of State] ] In recent years, legislation has been proposed in places such as Tijuana and Mexico City in an effort to regulate prostitution. The government provides shelter for former prostitutes. [ [http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN2020179420070620 Article at Reuters] ]

See also

* Prostitution
* Sex worker
* Regulated prostitution
* Boy's Town

References

External links

* [http://www2.hu-berlin.de/sexology/IES/mexico.html#8 The International Encyclopedia of Sexuality]
* [http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN13359791 Mexico City lawmakers seek to legalize prostitution]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/13/international/americas/13prostitutes.html A New Law in Tijuana Regulates the Oldest Profession]
* [http://www.uri.edu/artsci/wms/hughes/mexico.htm Factbook on Global Sexual Exploitation]
* [http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/jun/07061405.html Mexico City Pushes for Legalized Prostitution]
* [http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSN2219773120070622 Critics warn Mexico City over prostitution proposal]
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE5DA143BF933A25757C0A967958260 PROSTITUTES JOIN MEXICO AIDS FIGHT]
* [http://www.illegaleconomy.com/prostitution/prostitution_in_mexico.php Prostitution in Mexico]


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