In Panama, a woman accused of the 'fake baby' scandal has been acquitted. The judges unanimously ruled that Tahira Edilka Montero was not guilty, citing a lack of solid evidence to convict her. The case went viral when, at a funeral in Bugaba, the baby's grandmother opened a white coffin to find a doll with pink gloves and cotton in its nose instead of a newborn. The prosecution had sought over 11 years in prison, claiming the woman faked a pregnancy, presented forged birth and death certificates, and staged the entire funeral. However, the court determined the case was not proven. The country now awaits the detailed reasoning for the acquittal, which will be revealed on December 5th. The Public Ministry and the affected family will decide whether to appeal the decision. The victimized family expressed feelings of frustration and anger, struggling to comprehend how a story marked by pain and deceit has, for now, ended without anyone being held accountable. Medical experts had confirmed the accused had no mental impairments that would have prevented her from standing trial.
