
Uruguay Pioneers Legalized Euthanasia in Latin America
Published on: Aug. 13, 2025, 5:48 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Uruguay's parliament has voted to legalize euthanasia, joining other Latin American countries like Cuba, Colombia, and Ecuador. The legislation allows terminally ill adults to choose assisted dying, pending a senate vote. Public support has been strong, inspired by cases like that of former sports official Fernando Sureda.