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The story of Noelia Castillo: a 25-year-old woman who will receive euthanasia in Spain
The case of Noelia Castillo Ramos, a 25-year-old Spanish woman, reopened the debate on the right to euthanasia
TL;DR
- Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, will receive euthanasia on March 26, 2026.
- Her case involved a 10-month legal battle, culminating in a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
- Spanish courts had previously approved her request, classifying her condition as grave, chronic, and incapacitating.
- Her father opposed the decision, citing concerns about her psychological state.
- Castillo has a history of mental health disorders and a severe spinal cord injury from a fall in 2022.
- She expressed a desire to end her suffering and find peace.