Erika Deyanira Morales: A Tragic Story of Pain, Perseverance, and the Right to Die with Dignity

Nariño, Colombia – July 2025Erika Deyanira Morales, a 20-year-old woman from Nariño, Colombia, has died by euthanasia after years of physical suffering and emotional trauma stemming from a violent assault in 2021 that left her quadriplegic. Her case has reignited national debate around euthanasia rights in Colombia, especially for young patients living with permanent disabilities. A Life Altered by Violence In 2021, at just 17 years old, Erika Morales was the victim of a brutal attack in a bar restroom, where she was struck with a bottle. The assault caused catastrophic spinal injuries, leaving her paralyzed from the neck down…. CONTINUE READING…