Officials say investigations open into some crisis pregnancy centers; data on birthing unit closures limited

Members of the press asked agency leaders about reproductive‑health regulation and crisis pregnancy centers that the department does not currently regulate.

Speaker 10 raised concerns that three crisis pregnancy centers could be providing misleading information to minors, operating ultrasound machines without appropriate oversight and violating patient privacy rules. Speaker 1 said the department has opened an investigation: "Si me hacen llegar específicamente las cosas puntuales porque estamos en un proceso de investigación abierto" and that where protocols such as SafeKit should be triggered for victims, they must be activated.

On clinic regulation and sanctioning, Speaker 1 explained that the law defines which facilities the agency can sanction and that offices where counseling is given may fall under professional licensing boards' codes of ethics. He said the agency has investigated instances where SafeKit protocols were not activated in two cases and reiterated that the agency will respond formally in writing to the transition committee.

Reporters also asked about closures of birthing units. Speaker 10 said there have been at least four closures in the past two years and asked how many birthing units currently operate; Speaker 1 said he did not have a specific number immediately available and noted that births declined comparing 2023 to 2024, with a reduction "poco menos de trescientos veinte, quinientos veinte partos" in yearly totals. The official stressed that many birthing facilities are privately operated, limiting the department's direct control, but said the department works to ensure access where feasible.

The department said it will continue regulatory reviews and supply requested details to the transition committee in writing.