Six minors with autism are protected in SLP; court orders that they receive comprehensive medical care

The Fourth District Court in San Luis Potosí granted amparo and the protection of federal justice to a group of five boys and one girl with autism spectrum condition, and ordered the authorities of Matehuala and the state to guarantee them comprehensive medical care, accurate diagnoses, and free transfers to specialized centers. The ruling, issued in amparo trial 1134/2025, recognizes that access to specialized services for people with autism is an obligation of the State, so authorities at different levels must coordinate to guarantee comprehensive care. It also emphasizes that it is not enough to refer patients or place them on a waiting list, especially girls and boys, if this does not guarantee them effective and timely care, so the resolution prioritized the best interest of the child and the need to eliminate barriers that prevent the full exercise of their rights. This came after the legal representatives of five minors on the autism spectrum denounced the failure of the municipal and state authorities of Matehuala to provide them with adequate medical care. The complainants stated that they did not have accurate diagnoses or access to specialized therapies and treatments, in addition to facing difficulties in being transferred to state care centers. The responsible authorities, including the Matehuala City Council, the General Hospital, the DIF Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, IMSS-Bienestar, and the state Health Secretariat, denied in their reports having committed any omissions. The judge, however, determined that their responses were insufficient and that they did not prove they had fulfilled their legal and constitutional obligations. After analyzing the applicable constitutional and legal framework, the judge highlighted that the right to health is a fundamental human right protected by the Constitution, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. He indicated that in the city where the girls and boys reside, the specialized services necessary for their care do not exist; however, the authorities of Matehuala did not take sufficient actions to guarantee the health, comprehensive development, and social inclusion of those affected. Consequently, amparo was granted and the responsible authorities were ordered to immediately and as a priority guarantee the right to health of the girl and boys who filed the complaint, which includes carrying out accurate diagnoses and clinical evaluations; providing specialized treatments and therapies on a regular basis; as well as arranging free transfers to specialized centers in the state capital, along with their family members. The ruling states that the responsible authorities are legally obligated to act in a coordinated manner in order to provide the complainants, in a timely, regular, and constant manner, with the medical care and specialized treatments they require, based on a prior diagnosis and evaluation to accurately and individually identify their condition. The resolution establishes that if the municipal authorities argue that they lack the resources to comply with the judicial mandate, they must demonstrate that they have exhausted all possible avenues to comply with the ruling. The decision also binds the state specialized centers of the National System for the Integral Development of the Family (SNDIF) to participate in the care of the minors. You may be interested in: Cartels set up cyber-surveillance on the US border; guide migrants with drones and by phone. Dismantling the CJNG remains a priority, says Ambassador Johnson; celebrates the arrest of a member of "Los R's." "Anti-Meme Law" comes into force; establishes jail time and fines for anyone who uses official logos to deceive. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp! From your mobile device, find out the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more. em/apr