Overview

• Paloma Nicole, 14, underwent breast augmentation, liposuction and lipotransfer at a private clinic in Durango and later died.
• Her father says he was told she had Covid-19 and only discovered evidence of surgery at the funeral, including a surgical bra and implants.
• The death certificate lists an illness as the cause, a characterization the family disputes in a formal complaint to state prosecutors.
• Authorities are examining the roles of surgeon Víctor Manuel Rosales Galindo, identified as the mother’s partner with plastic-surgery credentials, and the mother, who allegedly assisted without a nursing license.
• The Durango prosecutor’s office opened a criminal inquiry, ordered a necropsy to establish responsibility, and the case drew a Senate tribute with Senator Margarita Valdez calling for justice.