Karla Edith Trigueros

Karla Edith Trigueros is a Salvadoran physician and military captain who was appointed as the new Minister of Education by President Nayib Bukele on August 14, 2023. Born on April 28, 1990, in Sonzacate, Trigueros began her military training in 2007 and later earned a medical degree. She played a significant role in the logistics of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in El Salvador while working as a medical advisor for the Military Health Command. Her appointment has sparked mixed reactions in the country, with some questioning her educational experience while others remain hopeful about her potential for successful leadership in education reform.