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
1 wks
Reach
70,522
Power
485$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 3 5.67 0.13% +10% 50,882,884 70,522 $350,000 485$
Totals 3 50,882,884 70,522 $350,000 485$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo is a former Minister of Finance and Commerce who criticized President Petro's comments on the free trade agreement. 8

El Tiempo: exministro Restrepo sobre 'aplauso' de Petro al fin del TLC con EE. UU.

Colombia Colombia: José Manuel Restrepo, former Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and current rector of the Universidad EIA, considers it very difficult for the government to comply with the fiscal rule in 2025. 3

El Tiempo: Pese a dictamen del Carf, la regla fiscal sí se cumplió ¿Por qué la contradicción?