Juan Carlos Florián

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Florián and the second or maternal family name is Silva.

Juan Carlos Florián
Florián in 2025
Minister of Equality and Equity
In office
August 5, 2025 – February 17, 2026
PresidentGustavo Petro
Preceded byCarlos Rosero
Succeeded byLuis Alfredo Acosta
Deputy Minister of Diversity
In office
February 4, 2025 – August 5, 2025
PresidentGustavo Petro
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byDumar Guevara
Personal details
BornJuan Carlos Florián Silva
(1982-10-20) October 20, 1982
Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia
PartyHumane Colombia (2022-present)
EducationPontificia Universidad Javeriana (BSc)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • activist
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Juan Carlos Florián Silva (born October 20, 1982) is a Colombian political scientist, activist, human rights defender and politician who has served as Minister of Equality and Equity from 2025 to 2026 under President Gustavo Petro.

Born in Ibagué, Tolima, Florián has been known for his work within the LGBTQ community. In February 2025, he became the first Deputy Minister of Diversity under Minister Carlos Rosero and later became Minister of Equality and Equity in August 2025 following the resignation of Carlos Rosero.

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