Daniel Rojas Medellín
Minister of National Education of Colombia since 2024
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José Daniel Rojas Medellín (born November 11, 1987) is a Colombian economist, political activist, and politician who served as Director of the Special Assets Society from 2022 to 2024 and currently as Minister of National Education since July 23, 2024.[1][2][3]
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| Minister of National Education | |
| In office July 23, 2024 – August 7, 2026 | |
| President | Gustavo Petro |
| Preceded by | Aurora Vergara |
| Succeeded by | Viviane Morales |
| Director of the Special Assets Society | |
| In office September 6, 2022 – July 23, 2024 | |
| President | Gustavo Petro |
| Preceded by | Andrés Ávila |
| Succeeded by | Amelia Pérez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Daniel Rojas Medellín November 14, 1987 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Party | Historic Pact (2026-present) |
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Born in Bogotá, D.C., he studied economics at Saint Thomas Aquinas University.[4][5][6] Rojas was part of Gustavo Petro 2018 presidential campaign and later joined Petro presidential transition team. In June 2022, Rojas, along with Aurora Vergara (his predecessor), Carolina Corcho, and Mauricio Lizcano, became part of the team for Gustavo Petro's presidential transition in 2022.[7][8]
