Overview

• The state prosecutor’s office opened a case examining possible omission of care by the mother and potential negligent homicide by the surgeon following the Sept. 20 death of Paloma Nicole, 14.
• Authorities have taken statements from family members, clinic staff, and the doctor identified in reports as Víctor N., and no arrest has been announced.
• A preliminary exam found cerebral edema and lung damage, and a specialized pathological report is expected in roughly 10–20 days to establish the definitive cause of death.
• The father says he did not authorize the procedure, reported discovering breast implants at the funeral, and filed a complaint that prompted the body’s transfer to the forensic service.
• Health officials say the clinic held valid permits and the surgeon was certified, as regulators review records and lawmakers call for examining legal protections for minors in cosmetic surgeries.