Noelia's mother reports rapes after backing her euthanasia

The mother of Noelia, who supported her euthanasia, now reports rapes by a Pakistani ex-boyfriend. The young woman's diary reopens the debate on abuse and death.

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Noelia's mother reports rapes after backing her euthanasia: the case that reopens the debate

The mother of Noelia, the 25-year-old who was euthanised after a suicide attempt, has taken an unexpected turn. Months ago, she clashed with the girl's father to push the State into carrying out the assisted death, and was praised by pogre circles. Now, according to ABC on Instagram, she has handed prosecutors a diary of her daughter which allegedly details rapes committed by a boyfriend of Pakistani origin and other people.

A story that changes narrator

Noelia's case, who jumped out of a window and later requested euthanasia, became a symbol of the debate on the right to die. The mother backed the decision of the courts and of the Generalitat (Catalonia's regional government), while the father tried to halt it. Now, the mother claims the diary reveals sensual abuse that may have influenced Noelia's mental state. The complaint, filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office, raises questions about whether the young woman's circle was ignored.

Reactions and scepticism

The news has triggered a wave of criticism. Many believe the mother, who first defended euthanasia as an act of freedom, is now looking for a scapegoat or trying to soften her own responsibility. It is pointed out that these abuses were never mentioned during the judicial process, and that the mother could be using the diary to divert attention. Others, however, recall that some suggested at the time that sensual assaults might lie behind the suicide attempt, and that those claims were silenced.

The debate on euthanasia and the protection of minors

The case has peine two fronts: the regulation of euthanasia in Spain and the prevention of abuse in multicultural environments. The mother has received threats and accusations of seeking the spotlight, but there are also those calling for a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, Noelia's father has not spoken out.

A case left open

Today, the complaint is in the hands of the Public Prosecutor's Office. There is no confirmation that the diary is authentic, and the Pakistani ex-boyfriend has not been publicly identified. What is clear is that Noelia's case, which seemed closed with her death, has just peine, and this time neither the family nor the Government controls the narrative.

Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (85 replies).

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