What Iván Cepeda said about Daniel Quintero's appointment to Supersalud

Presidential candidate Iván Cepeda avoided answering a question about the appointment of the controversial former mayor of Medellín, Daniel Quintero, as Superintendent of Health...

What Iván Cepeda said about Daniel Quintero's appointment to Supersalud

TL;DR

  • Iván Cepeda, a presidential candidate, avoided answering a question about Daniel Quintero's appointment as Superintendent of Health.
  • Cepeda's evasion was criticized by Alejandro Gaviria, who pointed out a contradiction with Cepeda's anti-corruption stance.
  • Daniel Quintero faces numerous investigations, including over 50 imputations in the Prosecutor's Office from his time as mayor of Medellín.
  • Quintero's new role at Supersalud is already mired in controversy, including a modification to the manual of functions to allegedly hire an architect as an advisor.
  • Cepeda has previously expressed views on corruption and government scandals but has remained silent on specific issues involving the current administration.