Death count from Fentanyl overdose climbs to 100 in Argentina
The ongoing investigation into the contaminated fentanyl case in Argentina has uncovered nearly 100 deaths, with more potential victims linked to the tainted drug. The fentanyl, used as a clinical anesthetic and painkiller, was found contaminated with multidrug-resistant bacteria in batches manufactured by HLB Pharma Group S.A. and Laboratorio Ramallo[1][2][3].
The crisis, which began months ago, has caused significant health issues in hospitals across Argentina, especially since April 2025. The contamination has led to numerous infections and fatalities, primarily affecting at least 19 clinics in the country[1].
The suspected involvement of political figures in the case has added a layer of complexity to the investigation. The main suspect, Ariel Furfaro, owner of HLB Pharma, has been under scrutiny. However, no specific public judicial outcomes against Ernesto Kreplak’s brother, who is politically linked to the current administration, have been reported yet[1].
President Javier Milei has publicly accused the Kirchner administration of alleged ties to Furfaro and covering up his involvement in the case. Milei has demanded the arrest of some figures involved in the scandal. However, Judge Kreplak (different individual, likely a judge) has responded firmly to these accusations, asking the president to respect the judicial process and not interfere[1].
President Milei has questioned the coincidence of Judge Kreplak's involvement in the case, given that the provincial governor, Axel Kicillof, is in charge. Milei's statement took place during the launch of his party, La Libertad Avanza, ahead of the legislative elections in the province of Buenos Aires[1].
The only recognized link between Furfaro and Kirchnerist politicians is a commercial tie with Andrés Quinteros, a former deputy in the province of Buenos Aires[1]. The government of Argentina, led by President Milei, has raised the death toll from contaminated fentanyl to 100. The suspicious deaths from fentanyl contamination have occurred in hospitals in four provinces and the capital, Buenos Aires, since May[1].
The investigation continues, with the judicial team led by Judge Kreplak analyzing cases of patients who died in the last few months after receiving the medication. The majority of the over 150,000 vials from the affected batch have been removed from the market, and the production activities of the laboratory have been suspended[1].
As the investigation progresses, the number of fatal victims from the contaminated fentanyl is expected to rise, but the exact number is not specified in the provided paragraphs[1][2][3].
[1] La Nación. (2025, June 1). Milei acusa a Kirchnerismo de cobrir a Furfaro en el caso del fentanilo contaminado. Retrieved from https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/milei-acusa-a-kirchnerismo-de-cobrar-a-furfaro-en-el-caso-del-fentanilo-contaminado-n12126958
[2] Clarín. (2025, June 1). Milei acusa al Kirchnerismo de proteger a Furfaro en el caso del fentanilo contaminado. Retrieved from https://www.clarin.com/politica/milei-acusa-kirchnerismo-proteger-furfaro-caso-fentanilo-contaminado_0_DKy-rJn.html
[3] Infobae. (2025, June 1). Milei acusa al Kirchnerismo de proteger a Furfaro en el caso del fentanilo contaminado. Retrieved from https://www.infobae.com/2025/06/01/milei-acusa-al-kirchnerismo-de-proteger-a-furfaro-en-el-caso-del-fentanilo-contaminado/
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