Resigned Education Minister Newly Appointed by Abelardo de la Espriella
With a little under a month having passed since her appointment to the position, Viviane Morales, the Minister of Education in the government of Abelardo de la Espriella, resigned. Faithful to her religious background, to explain the situation, she quoted a passage from the Bible: “Man makes plans, but the final word belongs to the […]
On August 31, Minister of Education Viviane Morales tendered her resignation to President Abelardo de la Espriella after just three weeks on the job. In her letter, Morales cited a biblical verse, "Man makes plans, but the final word belongs to the Lord," and explained that a sudden family situation required her immediate attention.
She expressed her disappointment at having to leave her colleagues, stating, "My prayer will accompany you daily." President de la Espriella promptly appointed Ilva Myriam Hoyos as his successor, describing her as possessing "character, strength, honesty, and firm defense of values." Hoyos, a lawyer and former dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of La Sabana, has extensive experience as a judge, alternate judge, and advisor to various organizations.
While Morales's appointment had sparked controversy over her suitability for the position and her religious activism, the new Minister of Education has pledged to uphold Colombia's secular education system.
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