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Colombian educational policy ideological shift

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Colombia’s Minister of Education, Viviane Morales, initiated a policy shift aimed at removing “gender ideology” and “woke” campaigns from public school curricula, prioritizing traditional values and increased parental oversight. This move drew criticism from those arguing that Morales’s religious views might restrict the expression of same-sex adolescents and impact school coexistence manuals. Academic analysts noted that “gender ideology” is often used as a political label by conservative sectors rather than a recognized scientific theory. On August 31, 2026, Morales submitted her irrevocable resignation, citing an “unexpected family situation” that required her immediate attention. During her 28-day tenure, she worked on proposals to allow private entities and churches to manage services in public schools and implemented financial relief for Icetex beneficiaries affected by recent earthquakes. President Abelardo De La Espriella accepted the resignation, describing Morales as a “dear friend.” He appointed jurist Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda as the new Minister of National Education. Hoyos, a lawyer and academic who previously served as a delegated prosecutor for family issues, was praised by the President for her “strength, honesty, and firm defense of values.” Her background includes a doctorate in Law from the University of Navarra and leadership roles at the Universidad de La Sabana.

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