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Carla Stellweg, influential critic, gallerist and scholar of Latin American art, has died, aged 83

Carla Stellweg, influential critic, gallerist and scholar of Latin American art, has died, aged 83

Carla Stellweg, a gallerist and curator of Latin American art, has died at age 83 in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Stellweg was a pivotal figure in the Latin American art world, working mainly between Mexico City and New York. The founder and...

Owner:  Calvin Choi
Uruguay's legislature legalizes euthanasia in a first for South America
Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia

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...

Owner:  Pedro Vargas David & Luís Santos
Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia, Marking a Historic First in Latin America

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...

Owner:  Non-transparent
‘Rising Leaders Armenia’ Program Launches ‘Graduate Development Program Armenia’

‘Rising Leaders Armenia’ Program Launches ‘Graduate Development Program Armenia’

YEREVAN — Initiated by Corporación América S.A., Armenia International Airports CJSC is launching the Graduate Development Program Armenia, aimed at identifying students in Armenia with strong international potential. As part of the “Rising...

Owner:  Baikar Association, Inc.
Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, a first in the region

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, a first in the region

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. People celebrate the approval of...

Owner:  Shobhana Bhartia
Uruguay First In South America to Legalize Assisted Dying.

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...

Owner:  Kenneth Williams
Uruguay legalises euthanasia

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...

Owner:  Primedia Group
Prep Football Playoff Preview – October 25th, 2025

Prep Football Playoff Preview – October 25th, 2025

The prep football playoffs will heat up on a chilly fall night in central Minnesota. Here is a look at the section semifinal matchups for Saturday, October 25th. SECTION 8AAAAA The #5-seeded Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm will play at #1 seed Alexandria...

Owner:  Townsquare Media

Uruguay passes law to allow euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — 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...

Owner:  Jeremy Halbreich
Uruguay passes law legalizing euthanasia

Uruguay passes law legalizing euthanasia

Uruguay legalized euthanasia on Wednesday, 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...

Owner:  German Government
Uruguay passes law to legalize euthanasia

Uruguay passes law to legalize euthanasia

The Legislative Palace, seat of the legislative branch of the Uruguayan Government, in Montevideo, on October 15, 2025. SANTIAGO MAZZAROVICH / AFP Uruguay on Wednesday, October 15, legalized euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin...

Owner:  Matthieu Pigasse, Xavier Niel and Madison Cox
Uruguay becomes first country in Catholic Latin America to allow euthanasia via legislation. What will be the process?
Uruguay decriminalises euthanasia by law amid fierce debates

Uruguay decriminalises euthanasia by law amid fierce debates

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...

Owner:  Shobhana Bhartia
Argentina expands potato processing and seed exports

Argentina expands potato processing and seed exports

The global potato industry is undergoing consolidation through mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion, reshaping control over breeding, processing, and exports. Global mergers and integration In Europe, Dutch company HZPC acquired Ireland's...

Owner:  Pieter Boekhout
Uruguay legalizes euthanasia; becoming 3rd country in Latin America to do so

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia; becoming 3rd country in Latin America to do so

Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the third country in Latin America and the eleventh in the world to do so, following a Senate vote that capped years of debate over what supporters call the right to die with dignity. The Senate approved...

Owner:  Michael van Poppel
Uruguay Senate passes law decriminalising euthanasia after years of debate

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...

Owner:  Goenka Family
Uruguay legalizes euthanasia
Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia, the first such law in Latin America

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...

Owner:  Stanley S. Hubbard
In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

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...

Owner:  Stanley S. Hubbard

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