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Psychologist becomes 1st person in Peru to die by euthanasia

Psychologist becomes 1st person in Peru to die by 'euthanasia'

A Peruvian psychologist, afflicted with an incurable disease, passed away via euthanasia, marking the country's first case of assisted death. Ana Estrada's legal battle for the right to die with dignity gained attention in Peru, where euthanasia is illegal. In 2022, the SC granted her an exception, allowing her to decide when to end her life without fear of prosecution.

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