Municipal leaders in Chile and Argentina raise health funding concerns

In Chile, the Association of Municipalities of Chile (AMUCH) has scheduled a meeting with the Ministry of Health for November 11. The meeting aims to address concerns regarding the 2027 budget, changes to the primary healthcare financing model, and the continuity of health programs. AMUCH representatives seek clarity on how modifications to the per capita basal increase and permanent program funding will impact municipal resources and service quality.

In Argentina, approximately 80 mayors from the Córdoba province appeared before the Chamber of Deputies to demand payment for medical services. They report that PAMI has owed payments for over 13 months despite previous commitments to regularize funds. Additionally, local leaders criticized the reduction of the Remediar Plan, which reportedly decreased the number of free medications provided by the national government from 128 to six, forcing municipalities to use their own funds to cover the deficit.