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In the last three decades, countries around the world have made it easier to legally get an abortion.

In some parts of the United States, however, it’s gotten harder. wapo.st/3zY8IDN

A Washington Post analysis looked at how the United States overall, as well as the new Texas abortion law, compare to other parts of the world.

In more than 65 countries, abortions are broadly legal during some part of a pregnancy. See the full chart: wapo.st/3zY8IDN

Yet, liberal abortion laws do not necessarily mean abortions are easily accessible.

There are countries with procedural barriers including doctor approval, parental consent and mandatory waiting periods. wapo.st/3zY8IDN

Overall, countries that have changed their abortion legislation have largely pushed to increase access.

Of the 56 countries that have made significant changes to their national abortion laws since 1994, only 3 have become more restrictive. wapo.st/3zY8IDN

In the Americas, the U.S. is one of the least restrictive when it comes to abortion access.

But as conservative states push to pass legislation making access more difficult, countries in Latin America have had a “green wave” toward liberalization. wapo.st/3zY8IDN

The U.S. Supreme Court made abortion legal in 1973.

But over the last few decades, access has increasingly declined in more than a dozen states around the country that have since passed laws making it more difficult for people to get an abortion. wapo.st/3zY8IDN