The interesting thing is that Guatemala has, for at least 8-10 years, had a DNA test requirement. The mother and child's DNA are matched to prove that the person surrendering a child is their biological mother. The DNA test is done by a lab in the US. So from that perspective, I don't understand how a baby can be "...snatched in the street" and then still pass the required DNA test.

I know that the lawyers in Guatemala are making out like bandits: lawyer's fees for the Guatemalan portion alone can run $8,000 or more. That's a lot of money considering the cost of living.

I wouldn't be surprised if some mothers are paid to surrender their children (which is illegal). I'm also not surprised that some mothers are provided with false identities, given the social stigma of surrendering a child.