Montevideo: 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 liberal laws, legalizing marijuana, same-sex marriage and abortion long before most others. On Wednesday, euthanasia was added to the list with the Senate approving the so-called “Dignified Death” bill. Twenty out of 31 legislators present voted in favor, passing a law approved by the lower Chamber of Representatives in August.

Il Senato uruguaiano ha approvato un disegno di legge che legalizza l'eutanasia. (ANSA)

Il Senato uruguaiano ha approvato un disegno di legge che legalizza l'eutanasia. (ANSA)