# Colombia's Education Minister Ilva Myriam Hoyos Replaces Resigning Viviane Morales

President Abelardo De La Espriella appointed Ilva Myriam Hoyos as Colombia's new Education Minister, replacing Viviane Morales.

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President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on September 2, 2026, that Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda will replace Viviane Morales as the Minister of Education in Colombia. [^1]

Viviane Morales resigned from the position of Minister of Education due to personal family circumstances after serving less than one month in the role. [^2]

Viviane Morales submitted her resignation letter to President Abelardo De La Espriella on August 31, 2026, stating that unexpected family circumstances prevented her from continuing with the required dedication. [^3]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that Ilva Myriam Hoyos was chosen due to her character and professional trajectory. [^4]

The new minister faces challenges including low initial enrollment rates and significant reading comprehension difficulties among Colombian children. [^5]

Ilva Myriam Hoyos previously served as dean of the Faculty of Law and director of Humanities at the University of La Sabana, and as a deputy prosecutor for the defense of children's and family rights. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on September 2, 2026, that Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda will replace Viviane Morales as the Minister of Education in Colombia. (El País, News)
2. Viviane Morales resigned from the position of Minister of Education due to personal family circumstances after serving less than one month in the role. (El País, News)
3. Viviane Morales submitted her resignation letter to President Abelardo De La Espriella on August 31, 2026, stating that unexpected family circumstances prevented her from continuing with the required dedication. (El País, News)
4. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that Ilva Myriam Hoyos was chosen due to her character and professional trajectory. (El Tiempo, News)
5. The new minister faces challenges including low initial enrollment rates and significant reading comprehension difficulties among Colombian children. (El Tiempo, News)
6. Ilva Myriam Hoyos previously served as dean of the Faculty of Law and director of Humanities at the University of La Sabana, and as a deputy prosecutor for the defense of children's and family rights. (El País, News)

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