# Colombian Acid Attack Survivor Declines Aid, Seeks Euthanasia

Activist Natalia Ponce de León states acid attack survivor María Consuelo Córdoba refuses institutional aid while seeking euthanasia.

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María Consuelo Córdoba, a survivor of an acid attack perpetrated by her ex-husband more than 26 years ago, has requested euthanasia in Colombia. [^1]

EPS Capital Salud stated that the decision to apply the euthanasia procedure depends exclusively on the patient's autonomous will and that they maintain direct communication channels with Córdoba. [^2]

Natalia Ponce de León claimed that María Consuelo Córdoba has declined assistance from various institutions, foundations, and the Bogotá Women's Secretariat on multiple occasions. [^3]

Natalia Ponce de León, a human rights defender and activist, stated that she and the Bogotá Women's Secretariat have attempted to provide follow-up and support to Córdoba. [^4]

María Consuelo Córdoba stated that Natalia Ponce de León contacted her in the past to offer help, but she has not seen a single peso from the funds collected through Ponce de León's activities. [^5]

María Consuelo Córdoba, a resident of Bogotá from Chocó, has undergone approximately 87 surgical interventions and continues to require specialized medical attention. [^6]

Natalia Ponce de León revealed on the radio station Tropicana that María Consuelo Córdoba does not want help from any foundation or the Women's Secretariat. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. María Consuelo Córdoba, a survivor of an acid attack perpetrated by her ex-husband more than 26 years ago, has requested euthanasia in Colombia. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. EPS Capital Salud stated that the decision to apply the euthanasia procedure depends exclusively on the patient's autonomous will and that they maintain direct communication channels with Córdoba. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Natalia Ponce de León claimed that María Consuelo Córdoba has declined assistance from various institutions, foundations, and the Bogotá Women's Secretariat on multiple occasions. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. Natalia Ponce de León, a human rights defender and activist, stated that she and the Bogotá Women's Secretariat have attempted to provide follow-up and support to Córdoba. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. María Consuelo Córdoba stated that Natalia Ponce de León contacted her in the past to offer help, but she has not seen a single peso from the funds collected through Ponce de León's activities. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
6. María Consuelo Córdoba, a resident of Bogotá from Chocó, has undergone approximately 87 surgical interventions and continues to require specialized medical attention. (Publimetro Colombia, News)
7. Natalia Ponce de León revealed on the radio station Tropicana that María Consuelo Córdoba does not want help from any foundation or the Women's Secretariat. (Publimetro Colombia, News)

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