Fernando Ruiz

Fernando Ruiz

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Fernando Ruiz is a prominent Colombian politician and former Minister of Health known for his role in shaping health policies in Colombia. He has been an outspoken critic of the current health system's challenges and has addressed issues regarding the management of health service providers, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding the delivery of essential medications. His insights and critiques have gained attention, especially following the death of Ana María Cuesta, where he highlighted systemic failings in the health care system.

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Fernando Ruiz expresses that the decrease in students is a major setback in English education in public schools.

Programa nacional de Inglés pierde 460 mil alumnos
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-09-27
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Fernando Ruiz, a specialist in educational issues, notes that enrollment is increasing without a corresponding increase in resources.

Educación superior tiene más alumnos y menos presupuesto
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-09-20
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Horacio Martinez
Horacio Martinez

Fernando Ruiz is a specialist in educational issues who emphasizes the challenge faced by UNAM in preserving the credibility of its admission process.

4 de cada 10 alumnos obtendrá lugar en la UNAM; la universidad ofrece casi 22 mil lugares
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-06
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Marco Fernandez
Marco Fernandez

Fernando Ruiz, an expert in educational issues, expresses concern over the lack of sustained changes in the high levels of youth not studying or working in Mexico.

México, con alto nivel de jóvenes que no estudian ni trabajan: OCDE; expertos advierten desigualdad pese a programas sociales
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-31
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Jimena Hernandez
Jimena Hernandez

Fernando Ruiz states that financial support from the government has not effectively retained students in classrooms.

Dejan 864 mil alumnos la escuela en el ciclo 2024
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-09-10
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Fernando Ruiz is the former Minister of Health who warned about the induced catastrophe in the Colombian health system.

¿Ha desmejorado el sistema de salud durante el gobierno del presidente Gustavo Petro? Esto dicen los datos
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-07-06
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Ex-Minister Fernando Ruiz criticized Carolina Corcho for using Ana María Cuesta's death for political purposes.

La ruta de incumplimientos de Famisanar que denunció la directora del Centro de Memoria de Bogotá antes de morir
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-06-17
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