# Colombia's De la Espriella Appoints Controversial Conservative Ilva Myriam Hoyos as Education Minister

Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella appoints Ilva Myriam Hoyos as Education Minister, raising concerns over her conservative religious record.

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President Abelardo De la Espriella appointed Ilva Myriam Hoyos as the new Minister of Education in Colombia, replacing Viviane Morales. [^1]

During her time at the Procuraduría, Hoyos was criticized for openly conservative positions and defending a vision marked by her religious convictions regarding abortion and sexual and reproductive rights. [^2]

Viviane Morales resigned from the position of Education Minister due to an unexpected personal family situation. [^3]

Hoyos filed criminal charges against Constitutional Court magistrates Humberto Sierra Porto and Luis Ernesto Vargas regarding a case involving a woman's request to interrupt her pregnancy under Colombian law. [^4]

Hoyos has a history of controversial positions regarding women's sexual and reproductive rights, including challenging the functioning of the Women's Clinic in Medellín during the administration of Mayor Alonso Salazar. [^5]

President Abelardo De la Espriella stated in a farewell message that he is sending off Viviane Morales with nostalgia, gratitude, and prayers, wishing her well in her personal situation. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo De la Espriella appointed Ilva Myriam Hoyos as the new Minister of Education in Colombia, replacing Viviane Morales. (El Colombiano, News)
2. During her time at the Procuraduría, Hoyos was criticized for openly conservative positions and defending a vision marked by her religious convictions regarding abortion and sexual and reproductive rights. (El Colombiano, News)
3. Viviane Morales resigned from the position of Education Minister due to an unexpected personal family situation. (El Colombiano, News)
4. Hoyos filed criminal charges against Constitutional Court magistrates Humberto Sierra Porto and Luis Ernesto Vargas regarding a case involving a woman's request to interrupt her pregnancy under Colombian law. (La Opinión, News)
5. Hoyos has a history of controversial positions regarding women's sexual and reproductive rights, including challenging the functioning of the Women's Clinic in Medellín during the administration of Mayor Alonso Salazar. (La Opinión, News)
6. President Abelardo De la Espriella stated in a farewell message that he is sending off Viviane Morales with nostalgia, gratitude, and prayers, wishing her well in her personal situation. (La Opinión, News)

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