The former Minister of Economy and Finance during the Jorge Batlle government has already made the decision, although he has not yet formally presented it to the Executive Branch.
He economist and former Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF), Isaac Alfiewill renounce the Office of Planning and Budget (OPP) next Friday, December 15.
The former head of the MEF during the government of former president Jorge Batlleassured that although the resignation was not formally presented, he did make the decision to step aside to return to work in the private sector, as reported by Telemundo.
The member of Colorado Party (PC) had taken over as director of the Presidency department on March 1, 2020, after the new government came to power, based on an express request from the President of the Republic, Luis Lacalle Pouwho considered the economist ideal for the position.
The owner of the OPP, who had joined the position outside of any political quota as someone trusted by the president, had planned to serve for a period of two years, however, this was extended to almost 4 years. According to him, the intention of alfie is to return to developing his work in private activity and the academic field.
After resolving some issues related to the timing within the presidential office, the economist and public accountant resolved his decision to leave the office in the next ten days, with no names yet to be heard to replace him, although within the OPP They are clear that after the departure of alfie more changes will come.
The political life of Isaac Alfie
alfie He is remembered for being in charge of the MEF between August 20, 2003 and March 1, 2005, after Uruguay overcame a fierce financial insolvency crisis in 2002.
Likewise, he served as senator between 2005 and 2010, as advisor to the Club Atlético Peñarol (CAP) between 2008 and 2017, and later as treasurer of the same club between 2017 and 2020.
Source: Ambito
