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11-year-old girl's pregnancy terminated at Matamoros hospital; investigation ongoing
🇲🇽 Mexico /Crime & Justice

11-year-old girl's pregnancy terminated at Matamoros hospital; investigation ongoing

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An 11-year-old girl in Matamoros, Mexico, underwent an abortion procedure at a local IMSS hospital for her pregnancy of over five months.
  • Medical staff determined the procedure was necessary as the girl's life was not at risk, despite her presenting with an infection and anemia.
  • Authorities are investigating to identify those responsible for the pregnancy, while the girl is recovering under the care of DIF Matamoros.

An 11-year-old girl, identified as Nohemí, was admitted to the No. 13 General Hospital of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Matamoros for an abortion procedure. She was reportedly more than five months pregnant.

Although official information has not been released by authorities, medical specialists at IMSS evaluated Nohemí's health. They found she had an infection and anemia but determined these conditions did not prevent the termination of the pregnancy. The medical team concluded that the procedure could proceed as the minor's life was not in danger.

The Tamaulipas Attorney General's Office is actively investigating to determine who is responsible for the girl's pregnancy. Nohemí is reported to be in good condition and will remain at the IMSS hospital until she recovers. Following her discharge, she will be placed under the protection of DIF Matamoros to ensure her safety.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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