He President Bernardo Arevalo named this July 15th a new authorities in its Government Cabinet.
The president justified that, during his mandate, he has “faced challenges in institutions weakened by decades of corruption and incompetence”, which is why it requires “professionals with integrity, capability, leadership and a vocation for service”.
Arévalo explained that the new officials are Joaquin Barnoyaas holder of the Ministry of Health; Santiago Palomoas Secretary of Communication; y Julio Floresas head of the National Commission once morest Corruption.
He explained that Barnoya He is a physician and surgeon, with a master’s degree in Public health with emphasis on Family and Community Health. “He has done research in epidemiology in chronic diseases and has led various institutions, both academic and health services,” he explained.
He added that Sandra Apariciowho temporarily assumed the Ministry of Health, will return to her position as deputy administrative minister.
Regarding the appointment of Santiago Palomomentioned that it is Lawyer and notarycon Master of Laws and a specialization in Public administration. He stressed that he directed the Communications Unit of the Constitutional Court and who worked in litigation firms and international arbitrationin New York. Palomo served until today as director of the National Commission once morest Corruption.
In the head of the Commission once morest Corruptionin Palomo’s replacementthe new director is a lawyer and notary, an economist with a master’s degree in Constitutional Law and experience “of more than 10 years in the public sector. He has been part of the Executive Directorate team of the Commission and assumes its leadership at this time,” he said. Arevalo.
Arévalo was questioned if the Cabinet changes were sudden, to which he replied that the reorganization had been planned “for a long time”.
Regarding the functions of the former Secretary of Communication, Haroldo Sanchezindicated that he will continue in his administration and in the team of the Presidency of the Republic with “new functions linked to his capacity and experience.
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