It has been reported that Geovanna Campos Vázquez has resigned from her position as Secretary of Science, Technology, and Innovation for the state of Yucatán, a post she had held since October 1, 2024.
The reasons for her departure, confirmed by sources within the department, are unknown, but the official was facing internal scrutiny for alleged misuse of funds and other irregularities.
She is the second high-ranking official from the Secretariat to resign this month. Previously, as reported by the newspaper in its Plaza Grande column, Undersecretary Alpha Tavera Escalante also resigned.
The resignation is expected to be officially announced later today.
Reports are circulating that Geovanna Campos has already submitted her resignation to the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (Secihti), citing personal reasons.
According to this report, María Josefina Ojeda, Director of Science and Humanities, will temporarily assume the role of Acting Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Josefina Ojeda will also assume the position of Undersecretary of Science and Humanities, replacing Alpha Tavera Escalante.
Geovamna Campos Vázquez, the current Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation, who reportedly resigned from the position she has held since 2024 on February 14, has over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Migration from the Pontifical University of Comillas in Madrid and a Doctorate in Social and Political Sciences from the Ibero-American University.
In academia, she has taught at institutions such as Anáhuac Mayab University, Marist University of Mérida, Modelo University, as well as the Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and the Ibero-American University.
Prior to her appointment to the government of Joaquín “Huacho” Díaz Mena, she was twice a candidate for federal deputy for Morena, as well as coordinator of Marcelo Ebrard’s internal campaign for the Mexican presidential nomination.
“I’ve been a supporter of López Obrador since 2006. I’ve participated in all the campaigns and mobilizations: the Reforma sit-ins, the defense of oil, the legitimate government movement, the trials of former presidents, the recall referendum, and the judicial reform,” she told local media in 2024.
Source: yucatan
