President Gustavo Petro labeled as an 'aberration' the Tribunal Administrativo de Bolívar's order to return the intervened EPS Coosalud to its legal representative. In a post on X, Petro criticized the ruling, citing corruption in handling public funds. The Superintendente de Economía Solidaria stated that the handover requires a formal process.
President Gustavo Petro sharply criticized the Tribunal Administrativo de Bolívar's order to return the intervened EPS Coosalud to its legal representative, Jaime González. In a post on X, Petro stated: 'This is a complete aberration by the Tribunal Administrativo de Bolívar. Justice must not kneel before money or corrupt powerful individuals.'
Superintendente de Economía Solidaria María José Navarro said the order requires a proper process, as a team currently manages the EPS to ensure operations and affiliate services. She noted Coosalud belongs to a cooperative of about 5,000 members and that authorities uncovered an alleged scheme to misappropriate public funds.
Irregularities include González securing a $221 billion credit using EPS resources as collateral, which is prohibited. Banco GNB Sudameris debited accounts and seized assets, with $120 billion exiting via management checks to third parties. All findings have been reported to the Fiscalía.
Petro stressed that Coosalud belongs to workers, not González, and ordered steps to safeguard it. He also addressed Savia Salud EPS and reaffirmed plans to capitalize Nueva EPS, with local and national governments aiding debt payments to hospitals and providers.
