CLThe article reports on the swift departure of Ricardo Vicuña from his position as director of the National Institute of Statistics (INE) in Chile. Vicuña was notified of his resignation through the official process for public sector appointments under the System of High Public Direction. He submitted his resignation letter on July 2, 2026, expressing pride in his work during his tenure, which included significant statistical processes such as the 2024 Population and Housing Census and updates to economic indicators. His term officially ends on July 31, and he will take vacation days until then. In his absence, Daniela Moraga, the institution’s deputy operations director, will serve as interim director. This is Moraga’s second time acting in this role, having previously stepped in when former director Sandra Quijada resigned under the Boric administration. Moraga holds academic qualifications in sociology and public policies and has extensive experience in statistical research and data analysis within the INE.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the administrative process of replacing a high-level public official without overtly favoring any political ideology. It provides objective details regarding the resignation, transition, and qualifications of the interim director, without taking a clear
