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Cordoba Health Chief Files Complaint After Protest at Maternity Hospital Over Baby Deaths

A court complaint by the health secretary marks the official response to protests over deaths under investigation.

Overview

  • Relatives of deceased newborns and a mother gathered at the Nueva Maternidad Provincial de Córdoba to demand answers and a meeting with the director.
  • Tensions escalated when no meeting occurred, with local reports describing objects thrown at the building and police intervening to remove protesters.
  • Health Secretary Carlos Giordana filed a complaint at Tribunales I alleging that about 15 identified participants entered the facility, caused property damage, and verbally abused staff.
  • The complaint also alleges protesters blocked vehicle access after being evacuated, creating a risk to emergency entries at the hospital.
  • Prosecutor Enrique de Aragón said at least four cases are under judicial investigation with autopsies and forensic tests underway and no formal charges to date.