Colombia Acid Attack Survivor Seeks Euthanasia After 26 Years and 87 Surgeries
Maria Consuelo Cordoba is 58 years old and has spent more than half of her life marked by an assault that forever changed her face, her health, and the conditions in which she lives. Twenty-six years ago, in Bogota, she had acid thrown on her face during an argument with the man who was her […]
Colombian woman Maria Consuelo Cordoba, 58, has been battling the aftermath of an acid attack that occurred 26 years ago in Bogota. At 58, she has endured 87 surgeries and continues to require ongoing medical care. The assault, which she endured during an argument with her husband at the time, left her with severe facial burns and ongoing health issues.
Despite the extensive physical trauma, Maria Consuelo's situation is further complicated by financial difficulties, as she cannot afford continued medical treatments and relies on charity for survival. Currently, she travels around Bogota asking for help and lives in a modest room in Puente Aranda, paying around 500,000 pesos (approximately US$155) a month for rent.
The Colombian government has taken steps to address acid attacks, with laws enacted to increase penalties and provide legal protection. However, Maria Consuelo's story highlights the ongoing struggles faced by survivors of such violence, with 172 acid attack victims reported in Bogota between 2018 and 2023.
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