Uruguay Senate passes law decriminalising euthanasia after years of debate

Uruguay’s Senate Wednesday passed a law decriminalising euthanasia, making it the one of the first countries in predominantly Catholic Latin America to do so through legislation. Colombia and Ecuador had earlier decriminalised the practice through...

Is Bolivia Ready for Paz?

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Bolivia elects a new president, Uruguay legalizes euthanasia, and the IMF issues a report card on regional economies. Sign up to receive Latin America Brief in your...

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia

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...

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, the first such law in Latin America

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, the first such law in Latin America. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, the first such law in Latin America. Copyright © 2025 The Associated...

In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a… MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting...

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, the first such law in Latin America

Uruguayan Senate To Discuss Euthanasia Legalization

Nurse holding elder hands. X/@Ambitocom October 15, 2025 Hour: 3:06 pm On Wednesday, Uruguayan Senator Daniel Borbonet emphasized the responsibility of legislating on a human right. He remarked that the bill does not impose any specific behavior...

Uruguay poised to pass Latin America's first euthanasia law

Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 23:18 UTC According to a Cifra poll, 62% of Uruguayans favor legalizing euthanasia The Uruguayan Senate is set to approve the historic “Dignified Death Law,” with broad public support and deep ethical and political...

Uruguay on Wednesday legalized euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide.

Uruguay passes law allowing euthanasia, the first such regulation in Latin America

Uruguayan men’s rights activist accused of murdering ex-partner and her mother

A Uruguayan men’s rights activist has been arrested in Argentina for the alleged murder of his ex-partner and her mother, and is suspected of killing his driver. Pablo Laurta is also accused of kidnapping his six-year-old son. He was staying with...

Oakland University appointed U.N. Academic Impact Vice-Chair for partnership, outreach

Oakland University has been appointed as the new United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub Vice-Chair for Partnership and Outreach for SDG6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)...

Uruguayan anti-feminist activist accused of double femicide and kidnapping in Argentina

Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 09:25 UTC In Uruguay, Laurta was known as a spokesperson for “Varones Unidos” (United Men), an anti-feminist group that opposed gender policies and questioned the existence of gender-based violence Uruguayan national...

A traffic stop, 96 days in detention, Uruguay: A Central Florida man’s deportation

For 96 days he was held inside detention centers in Florida and Texas after his April arrest in a Central Florida traffic stop. Jose Luis lost nearly 30 pounds and grew increasingly depressed amid his long stints at some of the nation’s most...

Newcastle v Fulham Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Fulham Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to follow up that excellent 3-0 Champions...

Eric Garcia's Barcelona redemption: From the exit door to Hansi Flick's best defender

Eric Garcia being Barcelona’s best defender this season will have come as a surprise to many. Under coach Hansi Flick, the 24-year-old is now truly shining for the first time since he rejoined his boyhood club from Manchester City in the summer of...

Montevideo, Minnesota, attorney must appear on possible contempt after missed hearing

BENSON — Three days after attorney Douglas Kluver, of Montevideo, did not show up for a Swift County District Court hearing involving his client, Judge Allison Whalen filed an order for him to appear before the court to show cause why he should...

We’re less than two months away from the World Cup draw in the early hours of December 6, with Australia still clinging onto hope of an easier group in the first ever 48-nation tournament.

We’re less than two months away from the all-important World Cup draw in the early hours of December 6, with Australia still clinging onto hope of an easier group in the first ever 48-nation tournament. So far, 22 countries have qualified for the...

Uruguay on the Path to Express Euthanasia

Drawing on elements dear to progressives, the "Muerte Digna" (Dignified Death) bill aims to legalize and regulate active euthanasia and assisted suicide under conditions presented as strict, but which are known to always be red herrings in such...

The sunny Mediterranean country named the world’s best digital nomad destination in 2025

Digital nomadism, while it’s undoubtedly exploded since 2020, has actually existed as a concept since back in the 1990s. Though there’s some speculation about whether the ‘work from anywhere’ dream is really the idyllic new life lots of us...