The Archangels of Evil
Portafolio Journalist 02.24.2026 22:34 Updated: 02.24.2026 22:34
TL;DR
- Colombia's healthcare system, previously praised by the WHO, World Bank, and The Lancet, is alleged to have been destroyed by the current government's policies.
- Government actions, including proposed health reforms and decrees, aimed to sideline private health promoting entities (EPS) and increase state control.
- These actions reportedly led to the intervention of private insurers, blocked payments to EPS, and resulted in structural underfunding of the system.
- The financial deficit of the health system tripled between 2023 and 2025, while patient complaints and household spending on health have significantly increased.
- Luke Taylor is quoted stating that millions of lives are at risk due to the current situation.