The Spanish Minister of Health, Mónica García, rejected the intervention of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in the case of young Noelia Castillo, who chose euthanasia. García stated that Trump should “stop fueling the ultra-international agenda by sticking his nose in everywhere” and highlighted internal issues in the U.S., such as the lack of medical coverage for thousands of people.
Noelia Castillo, 25, who suffered from paraplegia, received euthanasia after a prolonged legal battle with her father, who opposed her decision. The minister emphasized that Spain has a strong healthcare system and a legal framework that protects the right to die with dignity, regulated by clinical committees and endorsed by courts.
The New York Post reported that the U.S. State Department has requested information on how Noelia’s case was managed and the decisions that led to her euthanasia. Washington’s concern focuses on allegations that Castillo was a victim of sexual assaults while under state custody, with no accountability for those responsible. This situation has sparked a debate on the application of assisted dying laws in Spain.
