José Antonio Ocampo
José Antonio Ocampo is a Colombian economist and politician known for his extensive work in international development and economic policy. He has held various influential positions, including serving as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs. Ocampo has been a prominent voice in advocating for sustainable development and social justice in Latin America, contributing to discussions on economic reform and the impact of globalization on developing countries.
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José Antonio Ocampo supported the appointment of Germán Bahamón as the manager of the Federation.
Una firma en veremos / Análisis de Ricardo Ávila
Colombia· 2026-05-31
José Antonio Ocampo is one of the six former finance ministers who signed a letter expressing concern over new tax measures.
la cuenta que empieza a correr con la nueva emergencia económicaColombia· 2026-02-22
José Antonio Ocampo discusses the complex economic situation in Colombia and his role in addressing fiscal issues.
Columna de José Antonio Ocampo del 8 de febrero: Una compleja coyuntura económicaColombia· 2026-02-08José Antonio Ocampo was mentioned by President Gustavo Petro regarding budget decisions.
¿en qué entidades hay más espacio para 'pasar la tijera'?Colombia· 2026-02-02
José Antonio Ocampo suggested that the government should prioritize its spending.
Tras estrenar la suspensión, así se instala en la Corte el debate de fondo de la emergencia económicaColombia· 2026-02-01
José Antonio Ocampo is a former Minister of Finance who expressed concerns about the government's hiring spree.
En 30 días y en plena época electoral, el gobierno de Gustavo Petro contrató más de $ 1,3 billones en 10 entidades: este es el topColombia· 2026-02-01
José Antonio Ocampo is a former finance minister who criticized the current administration's budget cuts.
Presidente Gustavo Petro confirma recorte de 16 billones del presupuesto si declaran inexequible la emergencia económica y socialColombia· 2026-01-31
José Antonio Ocampo is the finance minister mentioned by President Petro in relation to budget cuts.
Luis Carlos Reyes responde a Petro por trino de recorte de $16 billones y revela chats sobre carbón a Israel: 'Falsedades'Colombia· 2026-01-31
José Antonio Ocampo was part of the government as Minister of Finance.
‘El gobierno Petro tuvo cuatro años para solucionar los problemas por los que declara la emergencia económica’: Jorge Iván GonzálezColombia· 2026-01-31
José Antonio Ocampo is mentioned in the context of discussing the impact of government policies on the economy.
Salario mínimo y tasa de cambioColombia· 2026-01-25José Antonio Ocampo is one of the experts requested to provide insights on the economic emergency decree.
Estas son las pruebas que pidió la Corte Constitucional en el estudio del decreto de emergencia económica del Gobierno PetroColombia· 2026-01-15
José Antonio Ocampo is a former Minister of Finance who signed the letter calling for responsible concertation on the minimum wage increase.
Un grupo de 115 expertos hace un llamado a la concertación responsable del aumento del salario mínimoColombia· 2025-12-06
José Antonio Ocampo is one of the signatories of a letter calling for a responsible discussion on the minimum wage.
¿Por qué más de 1,3 millones de trabajadores ya no están recibiendo el salario mínimo en Colombia?Colombia· 2025-12-05
José Antonio Ocampo is a former finance minister who criticizes the new qualifications for diplomatic positions.
Lo que hay detrás de los ‘reversazos’ del Gobierno en la profesionalización del servicio diplomáticoColombia· 2025-11-24
UNCTAD Secretary-General Jose Antonio Ocampo delivered a video address during the ceremony.
李强出席第八届中国国际进口博览会开幕式并发表主旨演讲 --时政--人民网
China· 2025-11-05
UNCTAD Secretary-General Jose Antonio Ocampo delivered a video address at the opening ceremony.
李强出席第八届中国国际进口博览会开幕式并发表主旨演讲--时政--人民网China· 2025-11-05José Antonio Ocampo criticized the government's proposal to restrict pension funds from investing abroad, warning it could negatively impact individual savings.
Exministro José Antonio Ocampo dice que restringir inversiones de fondos de pensiones en el exterior 'reduce patrimonio de las personas'Colombia· 2025-10-23
José Antonio Ocampo is mentioned in the context of discussing fiscal policy and economic challenges in Colombia.
Déficit fiscal y deuda públicaColombia· 2025-10-19Jose Antonio Ocampo, the chair of the UN's Committee for Development Policy, sent a letter to the Bangladesh government regarding their progress in transitioning from LDC status.
বাংলাদেশকে জাতিসংঘের চিঠি, অক্টোবরে জানাতে হবে এলডিসি উত্তরণের প্রস্তুতি
Bangladesh· 2025-09-17
José Antonio Ocampo is mentioned in relation to the tax reform that affected more people than just the ultra-rich.
Columna de Thierry Ways del 7 de septiembre: Cifras cerdasColombia· 2025-09-07
José Antonio Ocampo was the first Minister of Finance in the Petro government and highlighted the fiscal challenges facing the country.
Propuestas de expertos y exministros para evitar el colapso fiscal del paísColombia· 2025-09-05
José Antonio Ocampo is a former Minister of Finance who commented on the fiscal deficit and its implications.
así fue como el gobierno de Gustavo Petro llegó a la actual situación crítica en las finanzasColombia· 2025-09-02José Antonio Ocampo was the former Minister of Finance who successfully passed a tax reform in Congress.
estas son las personas naturales y las empresas que pagarían más impuestos en el 2026Colombia· 2025-09-02José Antonio Ocampo is one of the ex-ministers who signed a letter expressing concerns about the new decree's implications for infrastructure projects.
Exministros alertan de las 'graves' consecuencias del borrador de decreto que busca redistribuir las vigencias futuras ya aprobadasColombia· 2025-08-27
José Antonio Ocampo discusses the uncertainties of international trade and the impact of U.S. tariff policies.
Columna de José Antonio Ocampo del 24 de agosto: Incertidumbres del comercioColombia· 2025-08-24José Antonio Ocampo was the former Minister of Finance who implemented the first tax reform.
Los nuevos impuestos que vendrían con la segunda reforma tributaria del gobierno de Gustavo PetroColombia· 2025-08-20
José Antonio Ocampo, exministro de Hacienda, discusses the viability of a new tax reform in Colombia.
José Antonio Ocampo, exministro de Hacienda del presidente Gustavo Petro, habla de la reforma tributaria: 'No le veo viabilidad'Colombia· 2025-08-10José Antonio Ocampo, a respected economist, shares his views on the economic management of the current administration.
‘El presidente Gustavo Petro ha ignorado su Plan Nacional de Desarrollo'Colombia· 2025-08-10
José Antonio Ocampo was the Minister of Finance who had differing views on energy transition compared to Irene Vélez.
había pasado su carta el primero de agostoColombia· 2025-08-06
José Antonio Ocampo was mentioned as the head of the Ministry of Finance involved in actions against the Ministry of Equality.
'El Ministerio de la Igualdad fue mal manejado'Colombia· 2025-07-28
