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Investigation into aesthetic surgery deaths in Bogotá

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The Colombian Prosecutor's Office has charged physician Gabriel Fernando Cubillos Valencia following the deaths of four women and severe complications for three others linked to aesthetic procedures in Bogotá. Investigations indicated that Cubillos promoted surgical packages via social media and allegedly moved patients to facilities lacking proper medical protocols and equipment. Authorities also recovered evidence of blank informed consent forms and medical records signed by specialists who reportedly had no contact with the patients. During a hearing at the 36th Municipal Criminal Court in Bogotá, a judge declined to impose restrictive measures, allowing Cubillos to remain free and continue his professional practice while the investigation continues. The medical institutions where he works, Clínica Obesidad y Envejecimiento S.A.S. and Laser Surgical Clinic, released a statement noting his thirty-year career, clarifying that the lack of precautionary measures is not a declaration of innocence or responsibility. As of late August 2026, Cubillos continues to defend himself in liberty as the legal proceedings regarding the patient deaths move forward.

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