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Dos cirujanas detenidas, desnudadas y esposadas en hospitales militares de Venezuela
Dan órdenes, sean activos o retirados de cualquier componente de las Fuerzas Armadas. Pretenden imponerse por encima de protocolos de seguridad, de recomendaciones médicas, de la asignación de personal. Todo con la excusa de la revolución
La presencia de los militares en todas las instancias públicas del país pasó de ser intromisión para convertirse en un peligro para la población, cuando se trata de la administración de salud. Aunque ya no son ministros ni presidentes del Seguro Social, los militares siguen metidos en el área de Salud, lo que le permite a un sargento dar órdenes a profesionales de la medicina, como ocurre en el Hospital Calles Sierra del estado Falcón.
Es la herencia que dejó Hugo Chávez desde que nombró, como Ministro de Salud, al Mayor General Jesús María Mantilla Oliveros (2007-2009), al general (Ej) Carlos Alberto Rotondaro Cova (2009-2010), le siguió el coronel (Av) Luis Reyes Reyes (febrero a mayo 2010), después la coronela (Av) Eugenia Sader Castellanos (2010-2013), quien dejó una vergonzosa estela de corrupción, aunado a que también los militares controlaron durante años el Instituto Venezolano de los Seguros Sociales (IVSS).
Los militares dan órdenes, sean activos o retirados, sean de la Guardia Nacional o de la Guardia del Pueblo o cualquier componente, pretendiendo imponerse por encima de protocolos de seguridad, de recomendaciones médicas, de la asignación de personal. Todo con la excusa de la revolución. Esa acción es más perversa aún si quien lo hace pregona estar amparado por altos funcionarios militares, del Ministerio de Salud y del Seguro Social.
Un hecho significativo sucede con Joelvic José Delgado Colina, Sargento Primero retirado de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana (GNB), y quien así se presenta para presionar o amenazar. Es el encargado de la vigilancia del Hospital Tipo III “Dr. Rafael Calles Sierra”, perteneciente al Instituto venezolano de los Seguros Sociales, ubicado en Punto Fijo, estado Falcón.
El cargo de Delgado Colina está adscrito a la Dirección General de Prevención y Control de Pérdidas (PCP) del Seguro Social, y publica ser Jefe de la ZISS Falcón (Zona Integral de Seguridad de la Salud) en el IVSS, desde donde se dedica a perseguir a mujeres médicos de ese Hospital, sin que ninguna autoridad del Hospital o del Seguro dé la cara por ellas, víctimas de un individuo misógeno cuando de mujeres profesionales se trata.
Con la excusa de ser chavista y revolucionario, el funcionario de vigilancia, quien vive en Punta Cardón, Punto Fijo, municipio Carirubana, y tiene adscrito un Centro de juegos y Apuestas, violenta las normas de la institución hospitalaria, los protocolos de seguridad, lo que ha llegado a convertirse en un grave riesgo de muerte para pacientes, personal del Hospital y población en general, porque Joelvic Delgado dispone el ingreso discrecional de familiares y amigos, así como ordena que sean hospitalizados pacientes en zonas de COVID, que no cuenta con las camas requeridas debido al alto número de contagiados que hay en la península de Paraguaná.
PRESAS Y SIN DEFENSA
El 24 de abril del año pasado dos doctoras del Hospital Calles Sierra fueron detenidas. Con frecuencia Joelvic Delgado hacía requisas en el dormitorio, con marcada insistencia en las guardias de las doctoras a quienes vigilaba de manera sistemática. Otras veces había encontrado insumos que el personal dejaba tirados.
Ese día la emergencia del Calles Sierra estaba a reventar. Delgado Colina le dice a una de las doctoras que le abra la puerta del dormitorio y ella le responde que le dé unos minutos mientras deja a alguien para que ingrese a unas parturientas.
Cuando llega al cuarto, la doctora se da cuenta que en la puerta no hay cerradura alguna, por lo que extrañada le dice al vigilante y al otro que lo acompañaba que para qué la buscan si en esa puerta no hay cerradura. “Es que alguien debe estar presente”, le responde Delgado.
La doctora empuja la puerta y de inmediato ingresa un funcionario de la Guardia Nacional, quien entra al baño y mira rápidamente, después se sube a la cama y saca del techo una bolsa con unas ampollas. Delgado Colina, levantando la voz, pregunta qué hace eso ahí; la respuesta de la doctora es que ella viene llegando de la calle y no sabe nada de eso y se retira hacia la emergencia.
Posteriormente se presenta la Policía Nacional y cuatro de esos funcionarios escoltan a la cirujana hasta la dirección del Hospital Calles Sierra, donde hay varios guardias nacionales, Joelvic Delgado, el director Chirino Fonseca, otros médicos, quienes estaban conversando. De repente sacan a los médicos y solo quedan las dos cirujanas con los funcionarios militares y policiales. Sobre la mesa había gran cantidad de insumos médicos.
Les dijeron que las dos mujeres debían ir a la sede de la Policía Nacional a dar declaraciones, hecho que fue aceptado por los directivos del Hospital. Ya en la sede de la PNB, el comandante de esta da la orden que les coloquen las esposas a las dos mujeres médicos y las detengan, siendo trasladadas a un cuarto, donde las desnudaron para requisarlas, les quitaron las pertenecías que tenían encima, les colocaron las esposas y les tomaron fotos para reseña policial.
Ahí las cirujanas se enteraron de que quien llamó a la PNB, a la GNB y denunció fue Joelvic José Delgado Colina. Todo el día permanecieron las médicos esposadas y sentadas en unas sillas, hasta que en la noche llegó la Fiscal Superior, se hizo el procedimiento requerido, sin que hubiese pruebas algunas más que la denuncia de Delgado por lo que las dos mujeres fueron dejadas en libertad plena al día siguiente después de la audiencia.
Cuando las mujeres se reincorporan a su trabajo, Delgado Colina se dedicó a perseguirlas, a acosarlas, hasta que una de ellas decidió no seguir en el Hospital Calles Sierra.
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From a small room in Tampa to her own campus! Lucy Puentes Stewart turns her dream into a success story
CENTRAL FLORIDA. Before the new facilities, before the ceremonies, and before seeing her dream become an established educational institution, there was a small room in a Tampa home, some used furniture, recycled materials, and a woman willing to do whatever it took to get ahead.
That woman was Lucila «Lucy» Puentes Stewart.
In that small space, a dream began to take shape that is now living one of its most important chapters: the inauguration of the new campus of Águilas International Technical Institute, the institution she founded and leads as CEO.
Her story did not begin with large facilities or all the resources she needed. It began with work, creativity, sacrifice, and the determination to believe in an idea even when there was still a long way to go.
And perhaps that is precisely where the value of this story lies: in remembering that, before reaching a goal that looks big, someone had to dare to take a first step when everything was still small.
When the dream depended on her own hands
During the inauguration ceremony, Lucy shared an emotional account with guests about the beginnings of her project. Recalling that first stage, she put into perspective the road traveled and the challenges she had to face to turn a modest initiative into an institution dedicated to technical training.
In its early days, she was not only leading the project: she was also operator, instructor, and responsible for practically every task needed to keep it running.
Every detail mattered. Resources had to be used to the fullest, used furniture and recycled materials found new purpose, and each day was an opportunity to keep building what she believed in.
There was no large structure behind her to lean on. Much of the work depended on her own ability to solve problems, take on responsibilities, and keep moving forward.
Those who have started a business from scratch know that the beginnings can be a true test of character. There are days of uncertainty, difficult decisions, and moments when the effort seems to outweigh the results. Yet there is also a special strength in working for something that has a purpose.
Lucy pressed on.
What was then a small educational project would begin to grow into an institution with a much broader mission: preparing people to develop their professional skills and find new opportunities in the job market.
A dream that began to grow and open doors
Over time, Águilas International Technical Institute consolidated its presence in Central Florida, with technical training programs geared toward various healthcare careers.
Its work connects to a fundamental need in society: having people prepared to perform professional roles in a sector essential to the well-being of the community.
Behind every training program lies the possibility that a person gains knowledge, prepares to work, strengthens their economic independence, and builds a future with new prospects.
That is one of the most significant aspects of an educational institution’s path: its impact is not limited to its facilities, but can extend to students, their families, and the communities where they build their professional lives.
The growth of Águilas International Technical Institute thus represents a story of entrepreneurship tied to education, workforce preparation, and community development.
And for its founder, each step forward is also a reminder of those early days when everything depended on starting with whatever she had at hand.
The day a ribbon symbolized years of effort
The inauguration of the new campus marked a special moment in the institution’s history.
Business owners, representatives of various associations, and members of the media were invited to the event, accompanying Lucy Puentes Stewart in a celebration full of emotion and satisfaction.
The ribbon cutting was much more than a formal act. For those who knew the project’s beginnings, the ceremony was a chance to see how much an initiative can change when it is sustained by work, perseverance, and a vision for the future.
For Lucy, the moment had a personal meaning: remembering the small room where it all began and looking at the new chapter her institution is now undertaking.
It is easy to look at the final result and admire a new campus. But behind that achievement is a story worth knowing: that of an entrepreneur who had to take on multiple roles, make the most of limited resources, and work so her idea could grow.
That is why the day was so special. It was not only a new physical space being celebrated, but also the road that made it possible to get there.
The true value of a success story
Success stories are usually told from their big moments: an inauguration, an expansion, or the achievement of an important goal.
But Lucy’s story invites us to look beyond the ribbon-cutting photo.
It leads us to think about that woman who started with modest resources and had to play different roles to keep her project alive. About the importance of perseverance when results are not yet visible. And about the satisfaction that can come from looking back and discovering that years of effort have helped build something that goes beyond oneself.
Her path also sends a message to those who have a business idea, want to start a venture, or dream of creating opportunities for others: it is not always necessary to start with everything you need. Sometimes the first step is making responsible use of available resources, learning as you go, and staying committed to a goal.
That does not mean the road is easy, or that every project has the same outcome. It means that stories like Lucy’s remind us of the value of initiative, adaptability, and sustained work.
A new campus, new chapters to write
The opening of Águilas International Technical Institute’s own campus represents a new chapter for the institution and for the woman who drove its creation.
After starting in a small room in Tampa, Lucy Puentes Stewart today celebrates an achievement reflecting years of dedication to her educational project.
Her story is tied to training professionals in healthcare and creating opportunities for those seeking to prepare themselves and advance at work. It also reflects the contribution educational ventures can make to the development of their communities.
In Central Florida, where so many people work to build a better future for their families, stories like this have special meaning. They remind us that behind institutions there are people, decisions, sacrifices, and dreams that began long before public recognition arrived.
From that small room to her own campus, the distance is not measured only in walls or square footage. It is measured in years of work, challenges overcome, and the will to keep believing in an idea.
Today, Lucy celebrates a goal achieved. And the story of Águilas International Technical Institute continues to be written, with new challenges and opportunities ahead.
A story worth telling
At EnfoqueNow, we believe stories of entrepreneurship, perseverance, and commitment to community deserve a place in our pages. Not only for the achievements they represent, but for the human experiences that can inspire others.
The path of Lucy Puentes Stewart reminds us that, behind many projects we admire today, there was once a simple beginning and someone willing to work to turn an idea into reality.
Because, in the end, success is not only about ending up with your own campus. It is also about looking back, recognizing the road traveled, and understanding that what began as a dream can become an opportunity for many other people.
Jimmy Pizarro | EnfoqueNow – DigitalNews
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