José Antonio Murgas
José Antonio Murgas Aponte | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Labour and Social Security | |
| In office 17 April 1973 – 7 August 1974 | |
| President | Misael Pastrana Borrero |
| Preceded by | Crispín Villazón de Armas |
| Succeeded by | María Elena Jiménez de Crovo |
| Governor of the Department of Cesar | |
| In office 22 August 1970 – 17 June 1971 | |
| President | Misael Pastrana Borrero |
| Preceded by | Alfonso Araújo Cotes |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Germán Cuello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1930 |
| Died | (aged 94) Valledupar, Cesar Department, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Margarita Puche Lacouture |
| Children | Carlos Murgas Puche |
| Occupation | Politician |
José Antonio Murgas (1930 – 24 May 2024) was a Colombian politician. He was minister of work and social security under the presidency of Misael Pastrana by Decree 739 of 17 April 1973, replacing Crispín Villazón de Armas. Murgas was also appointed governor of the Department of Cesar between 22 August 1970 and 17 June 1971. Murgas was also the ambassador of Colombia to the United Nations.
Murgas died on 24 May 2024, at the age of 94.