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Would Daniel Quintero be appointed president of Nueva EPS?
There are rumors that former mayor of Medellín Daniel Quintero would be the new president of Nueva EPS, which is currently intervened and in crisis. Neither President Gustavo Petro, nor Health Minister Guillermo Jaramillo, nor Quintero himself have confirmed the news, but the opposition has raised alarms.
TL;DR
- Rumors suggest Daniel Quintero could become the new president of Nueva EPS, which is currently intervened and facing a crisis.
- Opposition figures, like Senator Andrés Forero, have expressed strong concerns about Quintero's potential appointment, citing his past controversies and ongoing legal processes.
- Daniel Quintero has denied the rumors, stating he has not been offered any position and that speculation about him filling vacant government roles is common.
- Nueva EPS is in financial distress, with debts escalating and a lack of updated financial reports, alongside a high volume of unresolved 'tutelas' (legal complaints).
- The article details several tragic cases of patients allegedly dying due to Nueva EPS's negligence in providing essential medication and treatments.
- The situation is further complicated by ongoing legal proceedings against individuals linked to corrupt contracting practices during Quintero's tenure as mayor.
- Both Quintero and government officials have officially denied the rumors of his appointment to Nueva EPS.