The plenary became a Commission, first, to later vote for approval by the Senate version or with modifications. Finally, 46 deputies voted for the bill with modifications, 23 for the Senate version, there were four abstentions and seven absences.
DEBATE
The debate focused on the defense or the questioning of article 4 of the bill. It was about the hiring of more health professionals to replace those who have resigned, become ill, died or retired.
Jazmín Narváez, an official Colorado deputy, defended the questioned article. He stated that it will only be in force for two months (until the end of March).
“In the month of January, 35 thousand compatriots tested positive. There is always talk of getting ahead of the facts. This can get worse. There is not the necessary amount and it is likely that they will have to cover each other, “he said.
Despite the legislator’s arguments, the majority of her peers approved the elimination of this paragraph.
Basilio Núñez, Colorado Chartist deputy, pointed out that the Chamber of Deputies is not responsible for the delay in processing the law. He stated that “Honor Colorado” is not guided by newspaper covers and that they have their own agenda.
“This cannot be postponed. Brazil donated 500 thousand vaccines to us. We can vaccinate 250,000 children,” he said.
