---
title: "Lawyer Says No Evidence of Abuse in Veraguas 9-Month-Old Case, Alleges Irregular Transfer"
date: 2026-03-20
author: ""
url: https://panamadaily.news/2026/03/20/veraguas-9-month-old-case-lawyer-response/
categories:
  - "Crime"
  - "News"
tags:
  - "child protection"
  - "infant rights"
  - "legal defense"
  - "Panama City transfer"
  - "Veraguas"
---

# Lawyer Says No Evidence of Abuse in Veraguas 9-Month-Old Case, Alleges Irregular Transfer

## What Happened

TVN 2 reported that the lawyer for the mother of a nine-month-old infant from Veraguas has publicly stated there is no evidence that the child suffered abuse. The report says the lawyer also denounced irregularities in the minor’s transfer to the capital, Panama City.

## What the Lawyer Says

According to TVN 2’s coverage on March 20, 2026, the mother’s attorney said the mother did not know the child’s whereabouts after the transfer. The lawyer told reporters the infant was removed from the hospital and said the mother’s rights had been violated; he also accused authorities or others involved of discrimination and attacks against the mother.

## Background

Details available in the TVN 2 report are limited to the lawyer’s statements. The case involves a nine-month-old child from Veraguas province and concerns raised about how the infant was moved to the capital for further handling. The original TVN 2 story focuses on the family’s legal representation and the claims of procedural irregularities rather than on forensic or official findings about abuse.

## What This Means

The lawyer’s assertions emphasize questions about due process, transparency and the protection of parents’ and minors’ rights when children are transferred between medical facilities or jurisdictions. Without publicly available findings from medical or child protection authorities, the lawyer’s statement underscores the need for clear communication from institutions involved and for an impartial investigation into both the welfare of the infant and the circumstances of the transfer.

TVN 2’s report conveys the mother’s claim that she was left unaware of her child’s location and that her rights were infringed. Further reporting will be necessary to learn whether authorities or medical institutions will release official information, launch investigations or respond to the allegations of procedural irregularities.