Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia

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Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia  Officials hailed the law's passage as reinforcing Uruguay's reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/16/uruguay-becomes-first-country-in-latin-america-to-decriminalise-euthanasia  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Uruguay's Senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, becoming one of the

00:05few countries where the practice is legal.

00:07It is the first predominantly Catholic Latin American country to approve the measure through

00:12legislation.

00:13The law permits euthanasia for any psychologically fit person with an incurable illness that

00:18causes unbearable suffering.

00:20Unlike in many other countries, a terminal diagnosis is not required.

00:24The move reinforces Uruguay's reputation as one of the region's most socially liberal

00:29nations, having previously legalized marijuana and same-sex marriage.

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