Over 5 Million Colombians Lack Clean Water as Budget Cuts Hit Sanitation Efforts
Over 5 million Colombians face a lack of access to clean drinking water as budget cuts severely impact sanitation efforts and resources for essential aqueduct (water supply) projects.
- Carlos Mario Zuluaga Pardo, Vice Comptroller General, announced a 53% budget reduction for 2026, adversely affecting resources allocated for drinking water and sanitation in Colombia.
- During the forum titled Desigualdades en el agua y saneamiento básico en las regiones, it was emphasized that over 5 million Colombians currently lack access to clean drinking water.
- The significant budget cuts threaten various aqueduct (water supply) projects, exacerbating existing inequalities in access to basic services across different regions of Colombia.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This situation highlights a critical public health crisis in Colombia, as the lack of access to drinking water and proper sanitation can lead to increased disease and social inequality, affecting the countrys overall development.