Maria del Carmen, the oldest mother, is still being criticised for having her twins at age 67.

Now Maria has died, leaving behind two children who are still babies.

The criticism centers around Maria's age. Had she lived, she would have been in her eighties as the children reach adulthood.

Is that too old to have children?

What do you think?

After all, Maria did lie about her age to fertility doctors.

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