Uruguay's senate has passed a law decriminalising euthanasia, making it the first predominantly Catholic country in Latin America to do so. The law allows healthcare professionals to perform euthanasia for patients suffering from incurable illnesses, without requiring a waiting period or terminal diagnosis. Public support and debates have influenced this decision, despite opposition from the Catholic Church. The law reinforces Uruguay's reputation as a socially liberal nation. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)