A 72-year-old woman died in Medellín hours after being discharged from the hospital: family members question the care the patient received.

Mexico City is advancing legislative efforts to legally recognize obstetric violence and introduce a humanized birth plan. The initiative aims to enable women and pregnant individuals to take an active role in decisions concerning their medical care throughout pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.

The proposed framework seeks to eliminate humiliating practices during the birthing process, ensuring that patients have greater autonomy and a participatory voice in their healthcare experience.