Uruguay legalizes euthanasia: first Latin American country to take historic step

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia: first Latin American country to take historic step

With 20 votes in favor out of 31, Uruguay’s Senate has approved the muerte digna law, making the country the first in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through a legislative process rather than a judicial one. This milestone comes after five years of debates, hearings and testimonies, and consolidates Uruguay’s...

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