Germán Ávila Plaza

Germán Ávila Plaza is a Colombian economist and the newly appointed Minister of Finance, having replaced Diego Guevara. With over 30 years of experience in the financial and social housing sectors, he previously served as the president of Grupo Bicentenario, a major financial conglomerate in Colombia. Ávila has a significant background in housing development, including leadership roles in Metrovivienda and the Federation of Popular Housing. His career has been marked by a commitment to social housing, though it has also faced scrutiny related to past projects. He has a historical connection to President Gustavo Petro, having been involved in political activism since the early days of the M-19 movement.