Scandal in Puerto Plata: Theft of 3,000 dollars at hospital sparks political crisis
A worrying incident that occurred at the Pablo Morrobel Jiménez Municipal Hospital, located in Luperón, Puerto Plata, has escalated into a high-level political conflict. Dr. Javier Tavárez Álvarez, 33, was the victim of a $3,000 theft while performing his internship duties, a situation that, far from being clarified, has exposed internal fractures over the control of power in the area.
The origin of the incident
Doctor Tavárez, who was keeping the money for the construction of his grandparents’ retirement home, was forced to carry the sum after an issue with public transport prevented him from arriving at a bank on time. Upon arriving at the hospital, he secured the cash in his personal bag, which he temporarily hid in a medication area within the emergency department.
After a brief pause to share with the nursing staff and attend to work matters, the doctor returned to discover that his bag had been tampered with and the money stolen. Suspicions are focused on a nurse who left her job before finishing her formal shift and without completing the patient handover.
Irregularities in the investigation and shadows of doubt
The transparency of the case has been called into question after it was revealed that the health center authorities reported that the security camera in the emergency area was not operational at the time of the incident. This alleged technical failure, added to the background of the nurse in question, has generated a wave of criticism and distrust in the community.
The case of that hospital is becoming the epicenter of the political pulse in Puerto Plata, where power struggles are affecting the integrity of honest professionals who only seek to fulfill their duty.
Hansel García, Alofoke Deportes
A political faction conflict
According to Alofoke Deportes reports, the hospital’s management is divided under opposing political factions:
- Hospital management: Linked to Senator Ginette Bournigal.
- Deputy management: Backed by Deputy Fiordaliza Estevez, a figure noted for various controversial incidents in the province.
It is feared that Dr. Tavárez, a young professional who has demonstrated commitment to his career, will be used as “collateral damage” in this war for territorial dominance ahead of the upcoming elections, with threats of labor retaliation against him even being made to try to silence the scandal.
Given this situation, an urgent call has been made to the National Health Service to guarantee the doctor’s job security and to clarify the truth, preventing partisan interests from continuing to contaminate an area as sensitive as public health.
