Health Minister Awaits Constitutional Court Contempt Notice on UPC Issues

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Health Minister Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo states he has not received the Constitutional Court's December 12 contempt incident for UPC non-compliance, following earlier rulings like January's Auto 007. He plans to respond once notified, amid pending 2026 UPC adjustments.

Following the Constitutional Court's January 23, 2025, Auto 007—which deemed the 2024/2025 UPC adjustments insufficient and ordered investigations—the Court escalated on December 12, 2025, by opening a contempt incident against Health Minister Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo for broader non-compliance with 2008 Sentence T-760 orders on health system financing.

Jaramillo confirmed he has not yet received the official notice and is awaiting the document to issue a formal response. The Ministry is set to conduct a study in 2026 assessing UPC sustainability, with an increase announcement expected soon amid sector demands to avert service disruptions.

This development underscores persistent tensions over UPC funding, previously highlighted by deficits exceeding $10 trillion and criticisms from groups like Andi and Acemi.

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