乌拉圭于2025年10月15日成为第一个以天主教为主的拉丁美洲国家,使安乐死合法化。 Uruguay became the first mainly Catholic Latin American nation to legalize euthanasia on October 15, 2025.

在2025年10月15日参议院以20票赞成通过一项法律后,乌拉圭成为拉丁美洲第一个以天主教为主的使安乐死合法化的国家。 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. 法律允许医疗专业人员帮助处于不治之症、极度痛苦条件下的病人结束其生命,而无需最终诊断或等待期。 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. 它要求具备精神能力和两名医生确认,但禁止协助自杀和未成年人。 It mandates mental competence and two doctor confirmations but bans assisted suicide and minors. 这与乌拉圭的渐进改革史相符, 包括将大麻合法化、同性婚姻、堕胎等。 The move follows years of debate and aligns with Uruguay’s history of progressive reforms, including legalizing marijuana, same-sex marriage, and abortion. 虽然天主教会对此表示反对,但世俗趋势有助于推进法律。 While the Catholic Church opposed it, secular trends helped advance the law. 实施细节尚待确定。 Implementation details remain pending.