Ana Estrada, a Peruvian woman who has battled an incurable disease for several years, has died by euthanasia. Estrada, who suffered from polymyositis which left her bedridden, became the first person in Peru to obtain the right to die with medical assistance.
Ana Estrada, a Peruvian psychologist suffering from an incurable muscle-debilitating disease, has passed away through euthanasia, marking the first legal case of assisted death in the country. Despite strong conservative opposition, Estrada’s advocacy for the right to choose one’s end with dignity led to her winning a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2022. Her struggle has raised awareness about the importance of end-of-life choices, helping to pave the way for potential legislation on assisted death in Peru.
