In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

 In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

Uruguay’s senate has passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) Uruguays senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriou…