See How Terminally Ill Patients in Colombia Can Decide When to End Their Lives
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Euthanasia is intentionally ending a life to avoid pain and suffering. Colombia is the only country in Latin America - one of a few worldwide - to allow it in terminal cases. Michelle Begue got close to a young patient who chose the path to his final journey.
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