Overview
- Doctors reported severe internal injuries, including crushing of the bladder and urethra linked to her physical immaturity, and she remains under intensive care at the Hospital de las Culturas.
- The male newborn survived a preterm delivery and is hospitalized in delicate condition at the Hospital de la Mujer, requiring oxygen support.
- The Fiscalía Indígena opened an investigation and has reported no arrests, and authorities are seeking a man of about 18 who accompanied the girl to the hospital and then left.
- Officials say the pregnancy was not reported before delivery, and a hospital social worker notified prosecutors afterward, which prevented activation of pre-delivery protocols for legal abortion available to abuse victims.
- Chiapas leads Mexico in adolescent births with 9,176 recorded in 2024, including 757 among girls aged 10 to 14, fueling calls from rights groups for stronger prevention and protection measures.