October
23
/ 2025
International desk:
Uruguay legalised euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide.
The small South American country has a long history of passing socially liberal laws, legalising marijuana, same-sex marriage and abortion long before most others.
On last Wednesday, euthanasia was added to the list with the Senate approving the so-called "Dignified Death" bill, garnering 20 votes in favor out of a total of 31 legislators present, passing a law approved by the lower Chamber of Representatives in August.
The vote came after 10 hours of debate on an issue several lawmakers called "the most difficult."
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