Abstract
Colombia hosts 1.8 million Venezuelan migrants, the second highest number of displaced persons in the world. Colombia’s constitution theoretically entitles all residents, including migrants, to basic medical care, but actual performance data are rare. The COVID-19 epidemic further challenged Colombia’s health system by staff absences, fear of exposure, and the need to manage COVID-19 on top of all pre-existing illnesses. This brief seeks to assess and compare rates of cases, deaths, and health services utilization of Colombians and Venezuelan migrants before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.