Colombia census agency lacks date, budget for next count, risking Afro-descendant undercount

Colombia's national statistics agency (DANE) has not set a date or allocated a budget for the next national census, raising concerns that the Afro-descendant population may again be statistically undercounted. The lack of planning follows previous census deficiencies and could affect resource allocation and policy for minority communities. The situation is developing as the government faces pressure to ensure an inclusive and timely count.

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