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Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia After Majority Senate Vote

The decision adds to a limited South American adoption of a policy more common in Europe.

Overview

  • The Senate approved the bill on October 15 by a majority, completing parliamentary passage.
  • The measure had cleared the Chamber of Representatives in August, and local media reported legalization was decided with the upper-house vote.
  • The law permits euthanasia under certain conditions, though specific criteria were not detailed in the publicly accessible excerpt.
  • Coverage is based on a Kyodo News dispatch from São Paulo and reports by local media outlets.
  • The development is framed as part of a broader global expansion of euthanasia policies, with Europe cited as the primary locus to date.