Parents of Emi Get Panic Button After Medical Negligence Death

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The parents of Emi, a two-year-old boy who died due to alleged medical negligence at a clinic operated by the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) in January, will receive a panic button as a precautionary safety measure, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) has determined.

Federal Protection Measures Implemented

Gabriel Caamal and Tania Abreu, the parents of Emiliano (known as Emi), have been vocal in their accusations that medical malpractice at the ISSSTE clinic led to their son’s death. The FGR has also established a direct protection line with state and federal police for the rest of the family.

Gabriel Caamal stated, “I am not afraid to continue this process to its ultimate consequences and ensure those responsible for my son’s death are punished. But I want to protect my family, which is why the FGR has decided we will have a panic button in case of emergencies, as well as a direct protection line with state and federal police for the rest of the family.”

Following his testimony at the FGR’s local office, Caamal expressed relief that the investigation is progressing. “The federal authorities already have complete medical records from the two hospitals that treated my son at different stages: the 20 de Noviembre Hospital in Mexico City, where he received chemotherapy for his cancer, and Amerimed Hospital in Cancún, where he died due to alleged negligence by ISSSTE staff.”

Outstanding Summonses and Allegations

Caamal noted that while most medical personnel involved in his son’s care have testified, key figures—including the ISSSTE clinic’s director, Adrián Alejandro Albornoz Zapata, the deputy director, and a nurse accused of stealing a catheter meant for Emi—have yet to be summoned.

The parents have formally requested the removal of the clinic’s director, deputy director, medical staff, coordinators, and the nurse allegedly involved in the theft of medical supplies. They are also demanding accountability and justice for their son’s death.

Discrepancies in Medical Records

The parents allege that the ISSSTE clinic in Cancún withheld Emi’s complete medical file, including a chest X-ray taken before his death. Amerimed Hospital, where Emi was transferred in critical condition, reported that the child suffered at least 10 heart attacks before passing away.

The ISSSTE claimed Emi’s condition worsened due to metastasized cancer, a claim his parents dispute. Medical records from the 20 de Noviembre Hospital in Mexico City indicate Emi was discharged in stable condition on January 6, 2025, after completing his final chemotherapy cycle on December 30, 2024.

Timeline of Events

Emi was admitted to the ISSSTE clinic in Cancún on January 14 for a urinary tract infection. His parents allege that medical negligence led to pneumonia, necessitating an emergency transfer to Amerimed Hospital, where he died.

The FGR has opened investigation file FED/QR/CUN/0000084/2025 in response to the father’s complaint. The case has drawn public attention, with the parents leading protests earlier this year, prompting intervention from Quintana Roo’s governor.

Ongoing Legal Battle

Caamal emphasized his determination to pursue justice: “The crimes to be applied here are medical negligence or falsification of records.” The family has also received psychological support from the National Commission for Assistance to Victims (CNAV).

The investigation remains ongoing, with federal authorities reviewing testimonies and medical evidence from both hospitals.