{"id":14368,"date":"2026-04-05T22:08:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elpregonerodechile.com\/?p=14368"},"modified":"2026-04-05T22:08:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T22:08:23","slug":"accusations-against-new-valparaiso-health-secretary-aldo-ibani-include-selling-counterfeit-products-and-labor-issues-el-ciudadano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elpregonerodechile.com\/?p=14368","title":{"rendered":"Accusations Against New Valpara\u00edso Health Secretary Aldo Ibani Include Selling Counterfeit Products and Labor Issues El Ciudadano"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Original article: Sigue y suma la lista de seremis cuestionados: ahora denuncian historial de irregularidades del designado en Salud de Valpara\u00edso, Aldo Ibani<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Sale of Counterfeit Products and Labor Debts: The Multiple Controversies Surrounding the New Health Secretary of Valpara\u00edso<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Numerous concerns and allegations regarding counterfeit product sales are rocking the appointment of Aldo Ibani as Valpara\u00edso\u2019s new Health Secretary, just hours after taking office. Professional colleges and lawmakers are demanding explanations from the regional government.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Also see a widely shared video on social media<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The president of the Valpara\u00edso Medical Association, Luis Ignacio de la Torre, criticized the lack of public health and management experience of the new secretary, stating that the region needs \u201cconsolidated leadership from those experienced in the public network,\u201d according to Radio Biob\u00edo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the Dentists\u2019 Association confirmed they are investigating testimonies from former colleagues at the University of Valpara\u00edso who accuse Ibani of selling dental products as if they were from a Japanese brand.<\/p>\n

Additionally, inquiries are underway regarding Ibani\u2019s time as clinical director at Italdent clinic in Vi\u00f1a del Mar, a role for which, according to Dentist Association president Pedro Tapia, a medical or dental surgeon degree is required. Former employees also reported issues with salary payments during his management from 2014 to 2016.<\/p>\n

Radio B\u00edo B\u00edo in Valpara\u00edso contacted the Valpara\u00edso Health Secretariat regarding these allegations and criticisms against the new authority, but they declined to comment.<\/strong>\u00a0 Social Democrat legislator Nelson Venegas labeled the situation as \u201cembarrassing,\u201d criticizing the \u201cimprovisation\u201d of Kast\u2019s government in key positions.<\/p>\n

As of the article\u2019s publication, Aldo Ibani has not issued a statement. Meanwhile, the unions announced they will continue gathering evidence to possibly forward it to the appropriate authorities.<\/p>\n

Also see one of the allegations made in 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lengthy List of Questionable Secretaries<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

User @RobertoMerken has compiled a part of the list of secretaries that have faced public scrutiny. Here is his post:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd34 The long list of questioned SEREMI appointments under the Kast government:<\/p>\n

1. \ud83d\udccd Health \u2013 Valpara\u00edso | Aldo Ibani
Questioned less than 24 hours after his confirmation.<\/p>\n

Questions about a company created without a valid degree and allegations of potential clinical irregularities\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ciudadano Roberto Kiltro (@RobertoMerken) April 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\ud83d\udd34 The extensive list of SEREMI appointments under the Kast government indicates that this is not an isolated error but a governing style characterized by improvised decisions, social media reliance, and low standards in key state positions. The comprehensive list compiled:<\/p>\n

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  1. Health \u2013 Valpara\u00edso<\/strong>\u00a0| Aldo Ibani \u2013 Questioned less than 24 hours. Company without a valid degree and allegations of counterfeit products.<\/li>\n
  2. Education \u2013 Los Lagos<\/strong>\u00a0| Patricia Dinamarca \u2013 Appointment revoked due to online publications.<\/li>\n
  3. Public Works \u2013 Los R\u00edos<\/strong>\u00a0| Jorge Salazar \u2013 Lasted less than 24 hours. Questioned due to prior management.<\/li>\n
  4. Transport \u2013 Biob\u00edo<\/strong>\u00a0| Henry Campos \u2013 Accusation of misappropriation of public funds.<\/li>\n
  5. Labor \u2013 La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong>\u00a0| Francisco Far\u00edas \u2013 Company with expense reports rejected by GORE.<\/li>\n
  6. Health \u2013 Maule<\/strong>\u00a0| Iskra Cox \u2013 Allegations of harassment and workplace bullying.<\/li>\n
  7. Health \u2013 La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong>\u00a0| Jos\u00e9 Bravo \u2013 Acknowledges university debt.<\/li>\n
  8. Security \u2013 Valpara\u00edso<\/strong>\u00a0| Hern\u00e1n Silva \u2013 Ongoing investigation for alleged forgery.<\/li>\n
  9. Education \u2013 La Araucan\u00eda<\/strong>\u00a0| Aaron R\u00edos \u2013 Controversy for referring to teachers as \u201clazy.\u201d<\/li>\n
  10. Environment \u2013 Atacama<\/strong>\u00a0| David Olivares \u2013 Statements incompatible with public office.<\/li>\n
  11. Education<\/strong>\u00a0| Alexander Nanjari \u2013 Controversy over comments about minors; was not appointed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n