Senator Juan Afara Asks Bachi Núñez to Lead Summit on Promissory Note Mafia and Medicine Crisis

Senator Juan Afara has called on Senate President Basilio “Bachi” Núñez to spearhead a high-level working group composed of representatives from all branches of government. Afara believes this collaborative effort is crucial to tackling two pressing issues that significantly impact citizens: the "promissory note mafia" and the critical shortage of medicines in public hospitals. During a recent Senate board meeting, Afara expressed his disappointment that investigations into the promissory note scheme are losing momentum due to repeated postponements and the non-appearance of summoned authorities. "There are very important issues, the matter of the promissory note mafia, which is increasingly trying to get diluted. They postpone, they don't come to the meeting. We need your help, Mr. President, for the other powers involved in this problem to sit down more, to get closer, to bring the information and not to beat around the bush, because that is what is happening," Afara stated. He also highlighted the persistent problem of medicine shortages, asserting that once the World Cup concludes, the country must refocus on the daily challenges affecting the population. "The World Cup is over and the problem of medicines comes, Mr. President. People are dying, or we are going to be in trouble," he declared, underscoring the urgency of the situation. Afara insisted that citizens are tired of bureaucratic delays and demand swift responses, particularly concerning access to essential medicines and medical supplies. He appealed directly to Núñez's leadership skills, given his experience as a former mayor, to facilitate dialogue and foster institutional coordination. "I would ask you, Mr. President, you are a great manager, you were a mayor and you know how to talk to the powers of the State. Let's sit down and talk. We are going to find money and we are going to find a quick way for people to receive solutions. People are tired of us going in circles," Afara urged. He further emphasized that institutional collaboration is indispensable for delivering concrete results and restoring public trust. Afara cited the ongoing complaints from beneficiaries of the Institute of Social Security (IPS), who report a lack of medications despite consistently paying their contributions.

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There are very important issues, the matter of the promissory note mafia, which is increasingly trying to get diluted. They postpone, they don't come to the meeting. We need your help, Mr. President, for the other powers involved in this problem to sit down more, to get closer, to bring the information and not to beat around the bush, because that is what is happening.