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Seville Court Summons Current and Former Andalusian Health Service Chiefs in Covid Contract Probe

The inquiry focuses on alleged extensions of emergency awards after the pandemic legal cover ended.

Overview

  • Juzgado de Instrucción nº 13 de Sevilla has called SAS director Valle García Sánchez and former chiefs Miguel Ángel Guzmán Ruiz and Diego Vargas Ortega to testify as investigados on 25 November 2025.
  • The case examines whether emergency health contracts were extended without publicity or open competition once the Covid emergency basis had lapsed.
  • Andalusian government spokesperson Carolina España said the managers had asked to appear, described the summons as correct, and emphasized cooperation with the court.
  • Valle García said she acted within the law, noted she requested on 10 April to testify, and characterized the complaint by Socialist lawmakers as political.
  • Officials defend the 2021–2024 emergency procurements as measures taken during a critical period that saved lives.