The new 31-year-old official had been serving as executive president of the Buenaventura Chamber of Commerce. She was also secretary of Economic Development in Cali.
This Friday, in the framework of the commemoration of the national day of Afro-Colombianity , President Iván Duque announced the appointment of Angélica Mayolo as the new Minister of Culture , replacing Felipe Buitrago, who lasted just five months in office.
In an address from the Casa de Nariño accompanied by the new official, Duque highlighted that Mayolo had been serving as executive president of the Buenaventura Chamber of Commerce and has experience as secretary of Economic Development of Cali, from where she promoted culture and creative industries. , and also supporting cultural expressions of the Pacific.
“She is a hard-working, knowledgeable woman who has the conviction to work in the field. Due to his youth, he will also be participating in the coordination and construction of social and economic projects for young people. It has a great commitment to the Pacific coast and is going to enhance that cultural richness, “declared the president, noting that the new minister, 31, was a fellow at the University of California.
The incoming minister thanked the president and declared herself honored by the appointment, ratifying her commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative system, with an emphasis on young people.
“I appreciate the appointment on a day that for my Afro-Colombian community means inclusion and recognition of the contribution we have made to the development of Colombia,” he said.
“We celebrate Afro-Colombianity in our country. We commemorate that historic date in which our country abolished slavery and empowered, as never before, Afro-Colombian, black, Raizo and Palenquera communities, to contribute to the formation of our republic, ”Duque declared in turn.
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