An Interactive Look at the Petro Administration's Reform Agenda
A System Under Scrutiny
President Petro's reform aims to fundamentally change how healthcare is funded and managed in Colombia, moving from a system of private intermediaries to a centralized public model. This section visually compares the current system, in place since 1993, with the government's new proposal to help clarify the core changes being debated.
Current System (Since 1993)
Government Funds 💰
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Private Insurers (EPS)
Manage funds and contract services
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Hospitals & Clinics 🏥
Provide services, get paid by EPS
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Citizens 👨👩👧👦
Receive care through EPS network
Proposed Reform Model
Government Funds 💰
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Single Public Fund (ADRES)
Pays providers directly
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Hospitals & Clinics 🏥
Provide services, paid by ADRES
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Citizens 👨👩👧👦
Receive care directly
❌ Private Insurers (EPS) Eliminated
Points of Contention
The debate over reform is fierce, fueled by financial accusations, government spending, and divided public opinion. President Petro blames private insurers (EPS) for over $8.2 billion in debt, leading to hospital closures. Meanwhile, the government highlights a significant budget increase for healthcare, yet public polls show widespread opposition to eliminating the EPS. This section visualizes the key numbers at the heart of the conflict.
Key Financial Figures
Public Opinion on Eliminating EPS
A Shadow of Scandal
The contentious healthcare debate is not happening in a vacuum. A series of high-profile corruption scandals involving President Petro's administration and family have damaged his approval ratings and fueled public skepticism about his ambitious reform agenda. Click on each issue below to learn more about the context casting a shadow over the healthcare overhaul.
The president's eldest son, Nicolás Petro, is on trial for money laundering and illicit enrichment. He is accused of receiving illegal funds, some of which allegedly entered his father's 2022 presidential campaign, creating a significant political crisis for the administration.
Adding to his legal troubles, Nicolás Petro faces new charges for allegedly influencing public contracts during his time as a deputy, further deepening the perception of corruption surrounding the president's inner circle.
A separate investigation is underway into high-ranking officials from the national disaster risk agency. They are accused of using inflated contracts for water trucks to secure legislative support for the administration's reforms in Congress, linking alleged corruption directly to the president's policy agenda.
