Uruguay passes law legalizing euthanasia in first for Latin America

News Uruguay joins around a dozen nations worldwide that have legalized euthanasia, and the secularized Latin American country’s new law allows people to seek death without even being deemed ‘terminally ill.’ MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (LifeSiteNews) —...

Uruguay Follows Canada’s Lead by Legalizing Euthanasia

I have bad news. Uruguay has legalized euthanasia. Uruguay’s Senate passed a euthanasia bill today that was previously passed in August in the Lower House. Sadly, Uruguay’s passed a euthanasia law that is similar to Canada’s law. According to the...

Uruguay becomes first South American nation to legalise euthanasia as senate passes the law

Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. Uruguay’s senate passed a law...

Uruguay Becomes First in Latin America to Legalize Euthanasia with "Dignified Death" Law

Montevideo, Uruguay – October 17, 2025 – In a landmark vote that underscores its progressive stance on social issues, Uruguay's Senate has approved the "Dignified Death" bill, making the South American nation the first in Latin America to fully...

Uruguay Makes History with Euthanasia Legalization

Uruguay has become the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia, marking a significant shift in regional attitudes toward end-of-life medical decisions. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called “Dignified Death” bill with 20 votes...

Uruguay becomes first Latin American nation to legalize euthanasia by parliamentary vote

Last August, Uruguay’s Chamber of Deputies gave preliminary approval to the bill authorizing euthanasia, moving the country closer to its legalization. Wikipedia Uruguay’s Senate has given final approval to a law legalizing euthanasia, five years...

Uruguay becomes first in Latin America to legalize Euthanasia

Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows terminally ill people to opt for assisted death. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called "Dignified Death" bill, which received 20 votes in...

Uruguay legalizes dignified death bill legalizing euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, Oct 16: Uruguay on Wednesday legalized euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide. The small South American country has a long history of passing socially...

Uruguayan Senate Legalizes Euthanasia

People hug in the Uruguayan Senate. X/@LosTiemposBol. October 16, 2025 Hour: 2:45 pm On Wednesday, the “Dignified Death Law” was approved by the Uruguayan Senate, after five years of debate. Twenty out of 31 senators voted in favor, including...

Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia, Marking a Historic First in Latin America

5 Montevideo, Uruguay (October 16, 2025) — In a landmark decision, Uruguay has become the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through parliamentary legislation, setting a precedent in a region where the practice has long been...

Uruguay becomes first Latin American country to pass euthanasia law

Uruguay became the first Latin American country to legalize assisted suicide via Congress as the Senate passed the “dignified death” bill on Wednesday. The bill, which had been under debate for eight years, was supported by ruling party Frente...

Uruguay passes Latin America's first law regulating euthanasia

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Following 10 hours of debate, Uruguay legalized euthanasia after Senate approval of the Dignified Death bill. The country took its first step toward legalization when the House of Representatives passed the measure in August. The...

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasiaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Uruguay's senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally...

Uruguay legalises euthanasia after 10-hour debate

Uruguay has legalised euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows assisted suicide. The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate on Wednesday, with 20 out of 31 legislators present voting in favour. The...

Girls tennis: Litchfield gets 3rd seed at state; Montevideo unseeded

MINNEAPOLIS — Litchfield drew the third seed and Montevideo enters unseeded for the Class A state girls tennis tournament, the Minnesota State High School League announced Thursday morning. The state tournament starts Tuesday at InnerCity Tennis,...

Uruguay First In South America to Legalize Assisted Dying.

- Advertisement - After five years of debate, Uruguay has become the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through a formal law. The Senate approved the Dignified Death Law on Wednesday with 20 votes in favor out of 31. It allows...

Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia

Published on 16/10/2025 - 13:58 GMT+2 Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalising euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their...

Uruguay's legislature legalizes euthanasia in a first for South America

Uruguay's senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. It makes Uruguay the first country...

Uruguay passes Latin America's first euthanasia law

Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 10:57 UTC After five years of debate, the Senate approves dignified death in cases of incurable disease and extreme suffering Uruguay made history on Wednesday by becoming the first country in Latin America to...

Uruguay legalises euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO - Uruguay on Wednesday legalised euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide. The small South American country has a long history of passing socially liberal...