In Mexico, women’s rights ctivists are urging the government to toughen laws against acid attacks.
Legislation was recently approved that would re-classify attacks involving chemicals.
If passed by Congress - it is hoped - the new law would represent a positive step towards curbing gender-based violence.

Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Mexico City.

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