Yorleny León

Yorleny León is the director of the Mixed Institute of Social Aid (IMAS) in Costa Rica. She plays a crucial role in addressing poverty and social assistance programs in the country. León has defended the income measurement methods used by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) as foundational for identifying households in poverty and determining the allocation of subsidies, while advocating for a more comprehensive understanding of poverty that considers broader vulnerabilities.