José Manuel Restrepo

José Manuel Restrepo

politician Colombia

José Manuel Restrepo is a prominent Colombian economist and academic, currently serving as the rector of the University EIA. He has held significant government positions, including Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, as well as Minister of Finance. Restrepo is known for his expertise in fiscal policy and economic regulation, and he has been vocal about the challenges facing Colombia's fiscal rule compliance. In recent discussions, he expressed concerns over the government's interpretation of certain fiscal transactions, emphasizing the potential long-term risks to the country's financial credibility.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
223,456
Power
1,537$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 4 5.50 0.37% +20% 50,882,884 223,456 $350,000 1,537$
Totals 4 50,882,884 223,456 $350,000 1,537$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo, rector de la Universidad EIA y exministro de Hacienda, emphasized the ideal calculation for the minimum wage. 8

El Tiempo: ¿Cuánto subiría el salario mínimo de 2026 tras el dato de productividad revelado por el Dane?

Colombia Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo is a former Minister of Finance who stated that the decline in Ecopetrol's profits worsens the fiscal crisis. 5

El Tiempo: ¿Por qué la caída en las ganancias de Ecopetrol agravaría la crisis fiscal de Colombia? Así está el panorama para 2026

Colombia Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo is the former Minister of Finance and rector of the University EIA who discussed the budget's financial viability. 6

El Tiempo: ¿qué hace falta para aprobarlo y cuáles son los riesgos de expedirlo nuevamente por decreto?

Colombia Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo is the former Minister of Finance and current rector of Universidad EIA, leading discussions on fiscal solutions. 7

El Tiempo: Propuestas de expertos y exministros para evitar el colapso fiscal del país