{
  "id": 6582819,
  "title": "Acid Attack Victim in Colombia to Receive Businessman’s Aid After Rejecting Euthanasia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/acid-attack-victim-in-colombia-to-receive-businessmans-aid-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:54:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/10/colombia-acid-victim-attack-victim-to-receive-businessmans-aid-after-rejecting-euthanasia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maria Consuelo Córdoba, an acid attack survivor in Colombia, will receive aid from philanthropist Arturo Calle after rejecting euthanasia. At 26 years old, Consuelo endured the attack at the hands of her former partner in 2000. The physical and financial struggles she faced led her to consider assisted dying, but after public attention brought new possibilities, she decided against it. Renowned businessman Arturo Calle, known for his textile work and charitable efforts, met with Consuelo and pledged to secure her a home and provide monthly financial assistance. The businessman, 88, aims to give her the stability she's lacked for years, as she had previously resorted to asking for money on Bogota's streets. Calle, a philanthropist, emphasized his belief that investing in others brings him the most happiness. The assistance will extend beyond the home, with Calle promising monthly financial support to cover her daily expenses, inviting others to contribute as well. For the veteran businessman, this assistance should become a long-term support system for Consuelo, enabling her to face her future with renewed hope and peace of mind.",
  "summary": "The story of Maria Consuelo Córdoba, a survivor of an acid attack that occurred 26 years ago in Bogota, took a new turn after the woman decided against euthanasia and expressed her intention to continue with treatments and surgeries to improve her quality of life. Amid the financial difficulties she has faced for decades, renowned […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}