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Girl, 10, in Critical Condition After Giving Birth in Chiapas

Prosecutors are searching for a young man alleged to be responsible.

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.