Leslye Bojorges, an independent legislator who recently left the Partido Unidad Social Cristiana (PUSC), has expressed interest in serving as either Minister of Public Education or head of the National Learning Institute (INA) if Laura Fernández becomes president. Bojorges made these comments during an appearance on the television program El Octavo Mandamiento on ¡OPA! channel.
“I am an educator by training, and I think that in something related to education (…), I know the Ministry of Public Education (MEP) perfectly, the 27 regional directorates and the central offices. There I could do a great job because I know it very well… at INA, something related to education,” said Bojorges when asked where he would see himself serving in a future government.
Bojorges is currently under investigation in the Richter Case for allegedly soliciting a benefit from a bus operator for the campaign of San Ramón mayor Gabriela Jiménez. He stated his desire to contribute positively to education: “I would like to contribute a ‘grain of sand’ to get out of the educational blackout we are in.”
The legislator’s recent resignation from PUSC was motivated by his support for Laura Fernández, who represents the Partido Pueblo Soberano (PPSO). Political circles have speculated that Bojorges could be appointed as Minister of Education should Fernández assume office.
In addition to his political aspirations within education, Bojorges announced plans to introduce a constitutional reform bill that would allow consecutive presidential re-election for up to eight years, following a model similar to that used in the United States. He did not specify whether further candidacies would be permitted after those eight years or if re-election would be permanently barred for former presidents.
