Overview
- Peru’s EsSalud confirmed three early‑hour arrivals: Gael in Callao at 1:42 a.m., Jassiel in Madre de Dios at 2:04 a.m., and Enzo in Tacna at 3:02 a.m., all in good health under specialized care.
- Lima’s National Maternal Perinatal Institute listed its first 2026 births as Mara Castro at 12:14 a.m., Kendra Valcárcel at 12:25 a.m., and Kalith Vásquez at 4:59 a.m., with authorities noting safe, protocolized attention.
- Mexico’s IMSS in Michoacán reported the state’s first newborn at HGR No. 1 Morelia‑Charo at 3:53 a.m., weighing 2.400 kg, alongside reminders about prenatal checkups and 24/7 obstetric emergency services.
- Argentina’s Crónica, citing local sources, identified Mía Saray Frías Olaechea as the first baby born nationally at 12:00 in a San Luis clinic, with additional early births reported across provinces including Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Salta, San Juan and La Plata.
- Health authorities highlighted multidisciplinary teams and neonatal safety standards, with EsSalud’s leadership calling the New Year births a message of hope, and Peru’s Culture Ministry delivering ‘Vitamina L’ book baskets to promote early reading.