Overview

• Mina was moved by air to Fundación Invictus in Hidalgo for intensive rehabilitation after experts judged the transfer her best chance for relief despite risks.
• Profepa took charge of the bear’s custody and delegated specialized treatment to Fundación Invictus under federal welfare protocols.
• Zoológico La Pastora’s coordinator, Gustavo Sepúlveda Villarreal, was removed after an internal review found the administration and veterinary team could have done more and shared imprecise information.
• Profepa is examining clinical records, the UMA’s facilities, and prior medical reports to determine whether care at the zoo fell short of required standards.
• The zoo maintains Mina arrived in 2023 with severe, irreversible ailments, while viral footage posted by activists showing her critical state prompted inspections and public scrutiny.