DANE Gets New Director After Dispute Over July Statistics Delivery
The presidency removed Ricardo Valencia as head of Colombia's national statistics agency and named economist Juan Manuel Alvarado to lead DANE.
President Abelardo de la Espriella's government removed Ricardo Valencia as director of DANE, Colombia's official statistics agency, and appointed economist Juan Manuel Alvarado as his replacement, according to reports published September 15.
The change followed internal differences over how July statistics were delivered, according to Blu Radio and the government's own communications. Alvarado now takes charge of the institution responsible for the country's official economic and social data.
DANE plays a central role in shaping policy decisions, from poverty measurements to employment figures, making the leadership change significant for how the new administration manages and communicates key national indicators.
The appointment is part of a broader pattern of institutional adjustments the de la Espriella government has made in its first weeks in office.
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