Data Activism

I understand public statistics as pivotal elements in shaping political narratives. This belief motivates me to engage in political discourse where I both constructively critique and advocate for increased public scrutiny of these statistics. Currently, my agenda revolves around three main activities: the Latin American Observatory of Population Censuses, overseeing the Ecuadorian 2022 Population Census, and consistently contributing to media discussions on data activism.

Latin American Observatory of Population Censuses (OLAC)

The Latin American Observatory of Population Censuses (OLAC) is an independent project with the objective of centralizing information on national population censuses across Latin America and the Caribbean in a user-friendly manner. OLAC represents a collective effort involving diverse voices. Beyond fostering debate, it aims to engage non-specialist audiences through disseminating demographic knowledge—a field often overlooked in Latin American contexts despite its widespread application potential. This initiative seeks to enhance the accessibility and utilization of census data across various sectors.

Oversight of 2022 Population Census

I am the head coordinator of the official oversight of the 2022 population census in Ecuador, officialized through the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control (CPCCS)” by “The 2022 Ecuadorian census has faced numerous criticisms and queries from civil society. This oversight office was established to independently monitor the technical and administrative aspects of the census. Its goal is to foster transparency and ensure independent access to information. Simultaneously, it aims to contribute to the discourse on public statistics, emphasizing their co-creation by both the state and society. This approach challenges the notion that public statistics should solely be controlled and interpreted by the state.

Media Presence

I regularly contribute to newspapers such as El Universo and El Telégrafo, as well as digital outlets including Open Democracy, GK, and the Dollarization Observatory. Additionally, I have been quoted and interviewed by publications such as The Washington Post (USA), El Diario (Spain), Clarin (Argentina), France24 (France), Folha de Sao Paulo (Brazil), Revista Vistazo and Revista Líderes (Ecuador), and Semana (Colombia), among others.

Interested in promoting transparency and democratization of public statistics?

I have been cultivating a community of academics and activists committed to advancing the creation of public statistics through transparency and participation. If you’re interested in joining our community, please reach out to me. Members receive periodic newsletters and have opportunities to engage in academic and political initiatives aimed at fostering more democratic statistical practices. Moreover, this platform serves as a forum for reporting and documenting irregularities or unethical practices in public data production.