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flag Uruguay became the first mainly Catholic Latin American nation to legalize euthanasia on October 15, 2025.

flag Uruguay has become the first predominantly Catholic country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia after its Senate passed a law on October 15, 2025, with 20 votes in favor. flag The law allows medical professionals to assist patients with incurable, severely painful conditions in ending their lives, without requiring a terminal diagnosis or waiting period. flag It mandates mental competence and two doctor confirmations but bans assisted suicide and minors. flag The move follows years of debate and aligns with Uruguay’s history of progressive reforms, including legalizing marijuana, same-sex marriage, and abortion. flag While the Catholic Church opposed it, secular trends helped advance the law. flag Implementation details remain pending.

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