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MinTIC Secretary General Magda Yolima Amaya Arévalo resigns
Magda Yolima Amaya Arévalo has resigned as the Secretary General of Colombia's Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC), just three days after taking office. Amaya assumed her position on August 12, 2026, following her appointment via Resolution 1194.
Her resignation, effective August 15, 2026, follows a public directive from President Abelardo de la Espriella. The President instructed MinTIC Minister Alexandra Falla to conduct rigorous background checks on all individuals being appointed to the ministry's team. While the timing of the resignation coincides with this scrutiny, official administrative documents accepting her departure do not cite labor background issues or government incompatibility as the reason for her exit.
Amaya is required to complete a formal handover of her duties and prepare a report for her professional record as per internal ministry procedures.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Alexandra Falla · Magda Yolima Amaya Arévalo · MinTIC
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- [● 4 SOURCES] President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered a review of MinTIC appointments www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Minister Alexandra Falla agreed to verify the backgrounds of government appointees www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Magda Yolima Amaya Arévalo took office on August 12, 2026 www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The official administrative act accepting the resignation does not cite labor background issues www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Magda Yolima Amaya Arévalo resigned from her position as Secretary General of MinTIC www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The resignation was effective as of August 15, 2026 www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The administrative act accepting the resignation did not cite labor background issues or government incompatibility as the cause. www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Magda Yolima Amaya Arévalo resigned from the position of Secretary General of MinTIC. www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Amaya was appointed to the role via Resolution 1194 on August 12, 2026. www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Amaya's resignation was submitted and accepted on August 15, 2026. www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered Minister Alexandra Falla to review the backgrounds of all MinTIC appointees. www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.hsbnoticias.com