Colombia’s education minister resigns after less than a month
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella replaced his education minister after she resigned, claiming “an unexpected family situation.” De la Espriella announced on social media platform X that he had accepted the resignation of the evangelical Education Minister Viviane Morales, who took office on August 7, the first day of the administration. I bid a […] The post Colombia’s education…
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella dismissed his newly appointed education minister, Viviane Morales, after less than a month in office. The reason cited was an "unexpected family situation." Morales assumed the role on August 7, becoming the first education minister of President de la Espriella's administration. In a statement on social media platform X, de la Espriella expressed his disappointment, praising Morales as a "dear friend" and hinting at her need to prioritize her personal circumstances.
To fill the vacancy, President de la Espriella selected Ilva Myriam Hoyos, an evangelical and Catholic. He assured that Hoyos would bring "outstanding" leadership and serve Colombia with "dedication, character, and conviction." Morales' tenure was marked by her push to ban "gender ideology" from schools and propose legislation allowing churches to provide public education services.
Prior to her education minister post, Hoyos had worked with Alejandro Ordoñez, Colombia’s far-right former Inspector General and current ambassador to the Organization of American States.
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