Matthei contra el Colmed: "Si Araos fuese de derecha, habrían estado chillando para que lo sacaran"

The ongoing conflict between the mayor of Providencia, Evelyn Matthei, and the Medical College regarding the COVID-19 pandemic reached a boiling point as Matthei accused the institution of political bias. In an interview with Radio Cooperativa, the mayor claimed that if one of the young COVID-19 patients who died recently, Isidora Araos, had belonged to the right-wing party, the Medical College would have been clamoring for her to receive better treatment and saved. This statement was met with strong criticism, with many accusing the mayor of politicizing the tragedy for her own gain. The Medical College, which has been advising the government during the pandemic, has denied any political bias and emphasized the importance of following scientific recommendations. The incident highlights the challenge of balancing political interests and medical expertise in times of crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, it is critical to ensure that decisions are based on evidence-based medicine and not on political expediency.