Colombia's MinCiencias reallocates $109 billion from research to regional healthcare

The Colombian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MinCiencias) has revoked Resolution 0670 of 2026, redirecting 109 billion pesos previously earmarked for health research toward direct healthcare services in affected areas. The shift signals a prioritization of immediate public health delivery over long-term research initiatives, though the specific criteria for 'affected areas' remain undefined.