The Argentine economist will replace Mexican diplomat Alicia Bárcena, who concluded her mandate on March 31 after nearly 14 years at the helm of ECLAC.
The Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena gave an overview of Latin America and the Caribbean’s economic and social situation and informed participants about the Commission’s priorities for tackling the region’s most pressing challenges.
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations regional organization, Alicia Bárcena, attended the IV Summit of Heads of State and Government of the 33 regional countries held in Ecuador.