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Cartagena's Academy of Medicine evicted from its historic headquarters
There has been a great stir in the medical and scientific community of the region, and even the country, due to the physical eviction of the century-old Academy of Medicine of Cartagena de Indias, presided over by Dr. Manuela Berrocal Revueltas.
TL;DR
- The Academy of Medicine of Cartagena de Indias has allegedly been physically evicted from its historic headquarters.
- Medical associations in Bolívar and the National Academy of Medicine have expressed strong condemnation and called for the Governor of Bolívar's intervention.
- The Academy has occupied the Casa del Tejadillo for approximately 50 years.
- The College of Medicine of Bolívar emphasized the academy's role in regional medical education and its importance as a "beacon of light for Galen's disciples."
- The National Academy of Medicine, through its president Gabriel Carrasquilla Gutiérrez, wrote to the governor urging continued departmental support for the institution's operation in its current location, which it has occupied for the last 48 years.
- The president of the Academy of Medicine of Cartagena de Indias, Manuela Berrocal Revueltas, thanked Gabriel Carrasquilla for his support.
- In August 2025, the Governorate of Bolívar stated that while they allocate funds for the academy's functioning, rent, and utilities, providing a free headquarters is not their obligation.