Euthanasia legalized in Uruguay...

Uruguay’s lower house has voted to legalize euthanasia, joining Cuba, Colombia, and Ecuador in a significant shift for predominantly Catholic Latin America. The bill passed the 99-seat Chamber of Representatives by 64 votes after an emotional overnight debate and now heads to the Senate, where approval is expected by year’s end. The law allows mentally competent adults with terminal or incurable illnesses to request assisted dying, with a medical board review if the two attending doctors disagree. Legislator Luis Gallo emphasized that the decision is a deeply personal matter of dignity and choice.

Wednesday, 13 August, 2025