President Abelardo de la Espriella Appoints Ilva Myriam Hoyos as Education Minister Following Viviane Morales' Resignation

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that Viviane Morales has resigned from the Ministry of Education after 28 days in office. Morales cited an unexpected family situation in her resignation letter. She will be replaced by Ilva Myriam Hoyos, a former prosecutor and lawyer with doctorates from the University of Rosario and the University of Navarra. President De la Espriella praised Hoyos for her strength, honesty, and defense of values.

During her brief tenure, Morales focused on what center leaning sources described as a cultural battle. She spoke about eradicating gender ideology in schools and proposed a decree that would allow churches and private entities to manage public schools. She also confirmed financial relief for over 44,000 Icetex beneficiaries in departments affected by a recent earthquake.

Ilva Myriam Hoyos has a background as a professor and dean at the University of La Sabana. She previously served as the delegated prosecutor for the family under Alejandro Ordóñez. Center and center left sources note her conservative record, including her opposition to the decriminalization of abortion and her past conflicts with LGBTIQ+ organizations regarding same sex marriage. Jorge Iván Cuervo, a former minister under Gustavo Petro, described her positions as reactionary and hostile toward women's rights.

In other national developments, President De la Espriella visited San José del Guaviare following Operation Azarías, a military bombing against dissidents led by Iván Mordisco. The operation resulted in 23 deaths and six captures. Additionally, the president spoke with Pope Leo XIV regarding the earthquake victims in Colombia. International relations also saw a mention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who referred to De la Espriella as a strong man and a gentleman.