Ana Estrada, who is confined to her bed, says she feels"happy and content" about a historic decision by Peruvian officials to allow her an assisted death, a remarkable ruling in this mostly Roman Catholic country where euthanasia is illegal.
"It is an individual case, but I hope it serves as a precedent," Estrada, 44, said after the ministries of justice and health decided late on Tuesday to respect a judge's ruling that she has the right to"a dignified death." Estrada started a legal battle about five years ago to be allowed to decide to end her own life"when the time comes."
The court ruling last week provides that state health insurer EsSalud provide"all conditions" needed for Estrada's euthanasia, which must occur within 10 business days from the date that she decides to end her life.
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