President Orsi faces criticism over hospital death response

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has drawn significant criticism following comments made during a visit to San Antonio regarding a patient's death at the Salto Regional Hospital. When questioned by local press about the individual who died while waiting for medical attention in the emergency room, Orsi stated he was unaware of the incident and remarked that such events are ‘cosas que suceden en Uruguay’ (things that happen in Uruguay).

The response has sparked public indignation and raised questions regarding the communication between the Presidency and the Ministry of Public Health. Local residents and media outlets expressed frustration, noting that the hospital has faced ongoing issues with specialist shortages and long wait times. The incident has intensified scrutiny over the state of the national healthcare system and the administration's awareness of medical emergencies in the country's interior.