# Medical malpractice allegations in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-malpractice-allegations-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-14T19:16:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Separate cases of alleged medical negligence and irregularities have emerged in Mexico and Costa Rica involving the deaths of minors. In Toluca, Mexico, a father is seeking justice regarding the 2019 death of his daughter at the Hospital del Niño. He alleges significant irregularities in medical care and the handling of the body, specifically raising suspicions about the unauthorized extraction of organs or tissues, such as the child’s tongue. The family is also questioning the validity of death certificates and requesting a full review of clinical records. In Costa Rica, an investigation is examining potential malpractice at Hospital México following the December 2023 death of a newborn. The mother alleges that medical staff failed to provide timely attention after she noticed the infant had stopped moving. The family has reported that institutional responses from the Office for Victim Assistance and the Ombudsman’s Office have remained stagnant for over two years. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Costa Rica investigates potential malpractice following newborn death A medical malpractice investigation is ongoing in Costa Rica after a newborn died at Hospital México, amid allegations of delayed care and institutional silence regarding the case. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-rica-investigates-potential-malpractice-following-newborn-death ### 2026-09-28: Hospital del Niño de Toluca faces allegations of irregularities following child's death A father in Toluca is seeking answers seven years after his daughter's death at the Hospital del Niño, alleging medical irregularities and the potential unauthorized removal of organs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toluca-hospital-faces-allegations-of-medical-irregularities-and-organ-theft --- Cite as: Medical malpractice allegations in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-malpractice-allegations-in-latin-america