CLRicardo Vicuña has stepped down as director of Chile's National Institute of Statistics (INE), after completing his three-year term appointed by former President Gabriel Boric. In a farewell letter, Vicuña expressed gratitude for the work done during his tenure, highlighting major statistical projects such as the 2024 Population and Housing Census and changes to economic indicators. His departure follows the end of the government’s 'silver bullets' initiative, which allowed direct appointments to leadership roles, meaning his successor will now be selected through a public competition via the High Public Management system. Vicuña was appointed in August 2023 after winning a competitive process, succeeding Sandra Quijada, who resigned at the request of then-Minister of Economy Nicolás Grau.
Procjena pristranosti (Sredina): The article provides a balanced account of Vicuña's departure, including his own statements, the context of his appointment, and the procedural change regarding future leadership selection. There is no overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of key perspectives. The focus is on the
