Peru’s Judicial Mandate to Supply HIV Drugs Exposes Government Failure

The recent ruling by Peru's judiciary demanding the government guarantee free access to first-line HIV medications shines a harsh light on a troubling pattern seen far beyond its borders: when states shirk their responsibilities, vulnerable populations pay the price. While this crisis unfolds in Lima, it echoes at home here in the United States, where debates over healthcare access and national sovereignty persist.Why Does Government Neglect of Healthcare Matter for America?In Peru, activist groups such as Givar and Promsex successfully challenged the Ministry of Health after repeated shortages of critical antiretroviral drugs like Tenofovir, Lamivudine, and Dolutegravir threatened lives. The...