The Minister of Health, Joaquín Barnoya, proposed increasing taxes on ultra-processed products such as sugared beverages and tobacco to prevent chronic diseases. He also proposed measures such as front labeling and salt reduction in processed foods.

The Minister of Health, Joaquín Barnoya, presented proposals aimed at the prevention of chronic diseases, highlighting the increase of taxes on sugary drinks and tobacco. This measure aims to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed products, which, according to Barnoya, contribute significantly to the increase of diseases such as cancer.

In addition, he proposed the implementation of front labeling on these products and the reduction of the amount of salt in processed foods, thus seeking to improve public health at the population level.