María Teresa Barán
ParaguaypoliticianFemale4.8Global Dominance: 0.00%María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Health in Paraguay, who approved a request for Santino Torres to receive treatment at Hospital Garrahan in Argentina. Her decision, made in April 2024, has become a focal point in the ongoing struggle of Santino's family to navigate the healthcare system and ensure he receives the necessary medical care.
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Maria Teresa Barán was dismissed from the Ministry of Health due to constant criticism of her management.
Del IPS al MSP: Fretes nombra a dos hombres de confianza como directores generales - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-23
María Teresa Barán recently stepped down from her position as head of the health ministry.
Fretes busca más control a médicos tras reajuste: “No sirve ir a marcar y tomar tereré” - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-21
The union leader lamented that the unions had insisted on a salary increase since August without receiving a response during the management of former minister María Teresa Barán.
Sindicatos de Salud reclaman reajuste salarial de G. 1 millón para 42.000 trabajadores - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-20
María Teresa Barán was replaced by Isaías Fretes as the Minister of Health.
Suba salarial a médicos no comprometerá insumos ni medicamentos en 2027, dice Fretes - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-18María Teresa Barán is the former Minister of Health who was criticized and subsequently dismissed by Santiago Peña.
En plena tensión cartista, Peña destaca su relación con Alliana y avala que elija a su dupla - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-17
María Teresa Barán resigned from her position as minister, leading to the appointment of Isaías Fretes.
Primera medida tras salida de Fretes del IPS: ordenan auditar el departamento de Transporte - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-16
María Teresa Barán was the Minister of Health who was replaced but praised by Peña for her contributions.
Destitución de Barán: “Es algo que ya venía evaluando”, dijo Peña - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-15María Teresa Barán was replaced by Isaías Fretes in the Ministry of Health.
Sinamed oficializa huelga y confirma que habrá otras hasta “ser escuchados” - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-14María Teresa Barán se despidió con la frase 'Seguramente cometimos errores'.
Cambios en Salud afectarían continuidad de proyectos y entrega de medicamentos, dice Fepper - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-14
María Teresa Barán was replaced as Minister of Health by Isaías Fretes due to criticisms of the government's handling of the doctors' issues.
Huelga de médicos: mañana habrá reunión entre gremio y ministerios de Salud y Trabajo - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-14Martínez stated that Minister Barán should have halted the agreement as the negotiation with the union was progressing.
Careo entre Lilian Samaniego y Esperanza Martínez: “Mi rabia fue genuina”, dice la senadora opositora - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-14
María Teresa Barán was dismissed as Minister of Health, which raised concerns about the handling of the health crisis.
Yolanda Paredes ve con preocupación “cambio de barco” de Isaías Fretes - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-14
María Teresa Barán was replaced by Isaías Fretes as the Minister of Health.
Huelga médica sigue en pie y esperan que nuevo ministro de Salud destrabe el conflicto - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-13María Teresa Barán was replaced due to her controversial management.
Crisis sanitaria: Peña reemplaza a Barán por Fretes y designa nuevo presidente de IPS - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-13Isaías Fretes was appointed as the new Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare, replacing María Teresa Barán.
Cambio en Salud en medio de crisis con médicos: ¿cuál es el plan de Fretes? - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-13
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Health who has been criticized for her handling of the medical crisis.
Crisis sanitaria: ante inminente huelga , Presidencia anuncia conferencia de prensa para mañana - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-13
María Teresa Barán was mentioned in relation to the performance of the health sector, but Nicanor Duarte Frutos avoided personalizing his critique.
Crisis sanitaria: “Si tanto se invirtió en Salud y el reclamo es trágico, la gestión no funciona”, dice Nicanor - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-12
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Health who signed a pseudoagreement with a group of specialists.
Recuerdan que solo Sinamed tiene la representatividad para negociar con el Gobierno - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-12María Teresa Barán, the Minister of Health, signed a resolution claiming the constitutional obligation to guarantee essential services.
Frenan renuncias de médicos y crece la tensión - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-11
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Health mentioned in the context of the government's health crisis.
Hugo Meza apunta al Senado por los rumores de quiebre entre Peña y Cartes - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-11
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Health involved in the agreement with the medical specialists.
Crisis sanitaria: Lilian se defiende, tras críticas de gremios al acuerdo firmado con un sector - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-09-11
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Health who participated in the signing of the agreement with medical specialists.
Salud firma acuerdo bilateral con médicos especialistas - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-10
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Public Health involved in negotiations with Sinamed representatives.
Crisis sanitaria: Sinamed destaca “apertura total” de Salud, pero no desconvoca huelga - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-10
María Teresa Barán is the Minister of Public Health who announced a new salary proposal for medical professionals amidst mass resignations.
Nueva propuesta de Salud: así serán los salarios médicos - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-09-10María Teresa Barán, the Minister of Health, acknowledged the limited financial resources in the face of growing demand.
El “gasto de bolsillo” en la salud: el alto costo de enfermarse en Paraguay - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-07-26
María Teresa Barán was the minister of health who was also called to take action regarding the hospital's conditions.
Hospital de Itauguá: a dos años del video lacrimógeno de Santi, solo cambiaron los gatos por perros - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-07-25
María Teresa Barán is the head of the Ministry of Health, which is criticized for its handling of healthcare issues.
Hospital de San Lorenzo: dolor mamario y meses de espera - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-07-23
María Teresa Barán is the minister of Health who met with representatives of the APE.
Asociación de Enfermería, “vigilante” ante promesas del Gobierno - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-07-22
Peña defended the work of Minister of Health María Teresa Barán amid criticisms of the healthcare system.
Así respondió Santiago Peña a las críticas sobre su informe de gestión - PolíticaParaguay· 2026-07-03
María Teresa Barán has faced criticism for her management of the Ministry of Public Health.
¿Salud para todos? La cruda realidad tras el informe de Peña - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-07-02