Ernesto Talvi

Ernesto Talvi Pérez (born June 10, 1957 in Montevideo[1]) is a Uruguayan economist.

In 1990 he was appointed by Ramón Díaz, chairman of the Central Bank of Uruguay, to lead Economic Policy.

He resigned from this position on July 1, 2020, stating "It has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Uruguay from the Foreign Ministry at this time in which it was necessary to face extremely complex challenges",[8] with the goal of dedicating himself to leading his political sector.

[9] He was replaced by diplomat Francisco Bustillo, former Uruguayan ambassador to Argentina and Spain, who took office on July 6.

[10] However, on July 26, Talvi resigned his seat in the Senate, announcing his total abandonment of political activity.