INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
By Sabrina MartinFollowing the controversy of audiotapes featuring Armando Benedetti, the former Venezuelan ambassador, threatening to
This is expected to last until a reconsolidation of the Government coalition occurs.The Government is currently advocating for health,
stern opposition, which alleges that these modifications could jeopardize the existing medical system and the pension scheme for workers and
pose threats to job creation and investments in Colombia.Congress building Colombia
in several marches to defend his reforms.Unfortunately, these reformations currently lack the requisite votes for approval
upon his election last year, had vowed to implement radical reforms needing congressional endorsement.This obligation necessitated him to
form a coalition with the traditional parties that have led the country for many years in return for ceding control over certain ministries
reform.The reform proposes making state-run entities the exclusive managers of public health funds, thereby excluding private insurers.The
reform bills remain in Congress in a legislative session scheduled to end on June 20
However, it remains to be seen whether Congress will choose to ignore this situation or present alternative proposals to avoid being held
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