Mother protests reduced sentence for anesthesiologist in daughter's death

Rosario, the mother of Soledad Barrera, a pediatrician who died after a botched gallbladder surgery, has spoken out against a reduced sentence for the anesthesiologist involved. In an interview, Rosario recounted the events leading to her daughter's death in 2024, which resulted in a negligent homicide conviction for anesthesiologist Inés Miralles.

Miralles was initially banned from practicing for five years. However, the Minister of Public Health, Cristina Lustemberg, reduced this to three years. This decision has sparked political outcry and protests. Rosario described the moments before the surgery, her daughter's last words, and the chaos that ensued when no one emerged from the operating room. She recalled Miralles's somber announcement that "the news is not good."

A group of protesters gathered in Plaza Cagancha, demanding justice for Soledad Barrera. They plan to deliver a letter to President Yamandú Orsi, denouncing that basic safety standards were not followed during the surgery. The letter argues that reducing Miralles's suspension "directly attacks democracy" after a judicial ruling and that the family and community have a right to see justice respected and the truth known without minimization or delayed answers.

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No me quiten a mi otra hija