Overview
- Daniel Pintor contracted meningococcal sepsis days after arriving in Prague, leading to an emergency leg amputation and ongoing intensive care.
- Mexican consular and migrant authorities have engaged the embassy in Prague to organize his potential repatriation to Mexico for continued recovery.
- His insurer’s $100,000 coverage was exhausted on July 31, forcing his family to cover escalating hospital fees that now exceed 100,000 pesos per day.
- Universidad Nova Spania has joined the family’s fundraising initiatives, drawing support from friends, classmates and community groups.
- Czech health officials have not confirmed who will cover his medical costs, and the infection’s origin remains undetermined.