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María Consuelo Córdoba withdraws euthanasia request

Overview

María Consuelo Córdoba, a Colombian survivor of a 2000 acid attack, has withdrawn her request for euthanasia. After decades of physical and emotional suffering and approximately 87 to 90 reconstructive surgeries, Córdoba had previously stated she was “tired of living” and had held authorization for assisted death for four years.

Her decision to rescind the request follows news that support has been secured for two additional reconstructive surgeries targeting her nose and mouth. Córdoba confirmed this change of heart after being notified by Juan José Castro, creator of the podcast ‘Vamos pa eso’, that the necessary medical assistance for these interventions had been obtained.

Currently residing in Bogotá, Córdoba continues to rely on donations for her livelihood. Her case remains a focal point of national discussion in Colombia regarding the long-term rehabilitation and comprehensive care required for victims of chemical violence.

Entities

María Consuelo Córdoba · Pope Francis · Citytv · Juan José Castro · Capital Salud EPS

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    María Consuelo Córdoba withdraws euthanasia request

    Acid attack survivor María Consuelo Córdoba has withdrawn her euthanasia request after securing support for two new reconstructive surgeries to improve her quality of life.

  2. 6 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Maria Consuelo Cordoba approved for euthanasia after acid attack

    Maria Consuelo Cordoba has been approved for euthanasia in Colombia after 26 years of suffering following a disfiguring acid attack by her husband in 2000.

  3. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    María Consuelo Córdoba considers euthanasia after 26 years of acid attack recovery

    Colombian acid attack survivor María Consuelo Córdoba, who has undergone 87 surgeries over 26 years, has had euthanasia authorization for four years and is considering its use due to ongoing suffering.

Sources

2001online.com · boyacadigital.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · emisorasunidas.com · excelsior.com.mx · extra.com.co · hsbnoticias.com · ladbible.com · ltu.dk · novedadesdetabasco.com.mx · proclamadelcauca.com · pulptastic.com · reportediario.cl · tubarco.news

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