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Sana Khan

Colombia Senate Committee Rejects Health Reform Proposed By Petro Administration

Gustavo Petro is himself a former urban guerrilla and Colombia's first-ever leftist president. (Credit: Photo by: AFP/Daniel Munoz)

Colombia's Senate committee on Wednesday said no to a health reform presented by President Gustavo Petro-led administration, marking another setback for the left-wing leader, who was finding it difficult to turn his promises into laws.

The health reform wanted to take control from insurance companies and make healthcare easier to get; however, some people were worried it might lead to corruption.

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