Overview
- Police recovered the baby and detained Shayra Sandy Puza Hernández, who allegedly posed as a nursing technician to remove the newborn.
- Prosecutors in Ica opened a criminal investigation and will seek to extend the suspect’s detention while they review staff testimony and security footage.
- A special EsSalud team met with SUSALUD, RENIEC, the Ombudsman’s Office and the Women’s Ministry to reinforce controls in neonatology and maternity.
- The parents provided biological samples for forensic analysis and the mother is receiving psychological support as the infant continues on formula feeding.
- RENIEC began the registration process, though final documentation may wait for DNA confirmation after the hospital failed to register the birth promptly.