Alberto Carrasquilla

Alberto Carrasquilla is a Colombian economist and politician who served as the Minister of Finance and Public Credit from 2018 to 2021. He was a key figure during a challenging economic period marked by significant fiscal pressures and public protests. Carrasquilla's tenure was notably impacted by the loss of Colombia's investment grade rating from major credit agencies, which occurred amid rising debt levels and economic instability. His departure from the cabinet in 2021 was a response to widespread discontent over proposed tax reforms, highlighting the complexities of managing fiscal policy in a country facing both internal and external economic challenges.