Protests are once again emerging at the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) in Argentina as the workers of ATE plan an open radio broadcast just minutes before the January inflation report is released. This protest echoes the previous dark period under former official Guillermo Moreno, known for suppressing statistical data, highlighting a persistent distrust among technicians regarding the reliability of public information.

The technicians at Indec are increasingly alarmed by the government's actions, which they feel compromise the integrity and credibility of inflation figures. Their concerns are not only about the upcoming release but signal broader frustrations about ongoing government management of economic data. The situation is compounded by the formal criminal complaint, which has been filed as a response to the perceived manipulation of crucial statistical information that could impact national economic policy and public trust.

Moreover, the upcoming protest and the tensions within Indec underscore the crucial link between reliable statistical data and informed public policy. As citizens await the January inflation data, the resolution of this conflict between Indec's workers and the government will be vital for restoring confidence in the institution and ensuring that economic indicators reflect the true state of the Argentine economy. This saga is a reminder of the importance of transparent and accurate data in a democracy, particularly in times of economic uncertainty.