Health Minister Garcia defends her country’s legal framework after report on Noelia Castillo. On Wednesday, Spain’s Health Minister Monica Garcia reacted to a New York Post’s article stating that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump requested an investigation into the euthanasia received by Noelia Castillo. “In the U.S., thousands of people die every year […]

Judges will decide whether a third party can intervene to halt the euthanasia requested by the patient. Spain’s Supreme Court will debate in plenary session whether a parent is entitled to legally appeal the granting of euthanasia to their adult son, who is fully capable of doing so, after the case of Noelia Castillo. On […]

They seek to modify the General Health Law and the Federal Penal Code. On Tuesday, Mexican activists and organizations presented The ‘Transcend’ Law with 128,000 signatures to the Senate, seeking to legalize euthanasia and “The Right to a Dignified Death.” The activists called for an open parliament to finalize this proposal. RELATED: Mexican Activist Searching […]

The new law allows seriously ill patients to receive medical assistance to end their lives. On Wednesday, the “Dignified Death Law” was approved by the Uruguayan Senate, after five years of debate. Twenty out of 31 senators voted in favor, including legislators from the Broad Front, the Colorado and National Parties. RELATED: Uruguayan Senate To […]

The ‘Death with Dignity’ bill was drafted with clear guarantees to protect patients. 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 or replace existing laws, but rather offers a legal alternative for those facing incurable illnesses and […]

Uruguay’s parliament has advanced a bill to legalize euthanasia, moving it to the Senate and positioning the country to join Canada and Colombia in regulating the practice in the Americas.

The legislation introduced by Labour MP Leadbeater will now continue its path through the House of Lords. On Friday, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would allow assisted death for terminally ill adults with a life expectancy of less than six months, secured a narrow victory in the House of Commons. RELATED: […]