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)

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After a decade-long debate, Uruguay's Senate approved a 'Dignified Death' law, making the country one of the first in Latin America to legalize assisted suicide.

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…

The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.

Uruguay legalized euthanasia after Senate approved the Dignified Death bill. The law recognizes the "right to experience the dying process with dignity."