Beatriz Gelós
Beatriz Gelós, a 71-year-old activist living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), has become a prominent face in the movement advocating for the legalization of euthanasia in Uruguay. Having battled the debilitating effects of her condition since the age of 52, Gelós passionately expressed her support for the 'Muerte Digna' law, emphasizing its compassionate nature and the relief it would bring to individuals suffering from terminal illnesses. Her presence at the Senate during the historic vote underscored the personal stakes involved in the debate over assisted dying.
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Beatriz Gelós has been living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for 19 years and is considering euthanasia.
las historias de dos uruguayos que pedirán la eutanasia
Argentina· 2025-11-01
Uruguayan Beatriz Gelós stated that she would feel incredible peace if the compassionate euthanasia law were approved.
Direito à morte digna - Estadão
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-20
Beatriz Gelós, a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is one of the main voices advocating for the cause of euthanasia in Uruguay.
Uruguai aprova lei que legaliza a eutanásia e se torna pioneiro na América Latina
Brazil· 2025-10-16
Beatriz Gelós, a 71-year-old woman who has been living with neurodegenerative ALS for two decades, told the AFP news agency the law was 'compassionate, very humane'.
Uruguay legalises euthanasia
United Kingdom· 2025-10-16
Beatriz Gelós is a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and one of the main voices advocating for the cause of euthanasia in Uruguay.
Uruguai aprova lei que legaliza a eutanásia e se torna pioneiro na América LatinaBrazil· 2025-10-16Beatriz Gelós, who has been suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for two decades, hopes that the Senate of Uruguay will pass a euthanasia law.
Uruguay vive votación histórica que busca legalizar la eutanasia - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-10-16
Beatriz Gelós is a prominent face of the activism for the approval of the euthanasia law in Uruguay.
Uruguay aprueba ley de eutanasia, pionera en América Latina - MundoParaguay· 2025-10-16Beatriz Gelós is a patient with ALS who became a prominent face of the activism for the approval of the euthanasia law in Uruguay.
Uruguay aprueba ley de eutanasia por amplia mayoría en el Senado | Beatriz Gelos | Muerte Digna | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-10-16