Mexico's overall murder rate, which doesn't distinguish between drug-related and common crimes, also seems to be inching down.

WSJ: Mexico Drug Violence Shows Decline

Offences against the person - includes murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, causing death by reckless driving, grievous bodily harm, and common assault.

BBC: News | Cracking Crime

But there is only so much common ground between those who think abortion is a fundamental right and those who deem it murder.

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