Fernando Sureda
Fernando Sureda is a former Uruguayan sports official and the former head of Uruguay's football association who has become a prominent advocate for euthanasia rights after being diagnosed with a degenerative disease. His public campaign for the right to die has significantly influenced the national conversation on assisted dying in Uruguay, contributing to the parliamentary vote to legalize euthanasia.
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Uruguay:
Fernando Sureda was an active advocate for the need for euthanasia legislation in Uruguay.
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Guyana:
The national conversation around euthanasia was brought to the political mainstream in 2019 by a former sports official, Fernando Sureda, who was diagnosed with a degenerative disease.
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