VOICED : Colombian victims call for justice

The video discusses the health risks associated with PIP breast implants, which were made with substandard silicon, leading to ruptures in many women, including 15,000 in Colombia. Victims like Luz Marina and Surany Arboleda share their experiences, highlighting ongoing fears and legal battles against PIP's CEO, Jean-Claude Mass. The Colombian government offers to pay for implant removal but not replacement, leaving some women to risk keeping them. Despite the health scare, plastic surgery remains popular in Colombia, with a significant number of procedures performed annually.

What was the main issue with the breast implants made by the French company PIP?

• They were too expensive.

• They used substandard industrial-grade silicon.

• They were not available in Colombia.

• They were only for cosmetic purposes.

Who is Surany Arboleda in the context of the PIP implant scandal?

• A journalist covering the trial.

• A lawyer representing victims.

• A doctor who performed surgeries.

• A victim of the implant rupture.

What is the Colombian government's offer to women with PIP implants?

• To offer financial compensation.

• To provide free medical checkups.

• To pay for the removal of the implants.

• To replace the implants for free.

Despite the health scare, what remains popular in Colombia?

• Legal actions against PIP.

• Cosmetic surgeries in general.

• Breast implant surgeries.

• Government health initiatives.

How many surgeries are performed annually in Colombia, according to the transcript?

• 500,000

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 1,000,000