The Attorney General's Office archives a disciplinary investigation into alleged workplace harassment against the Ministry of Science.

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Information announced the Attorney General's Office 's decision to close the disciplinary investigation it was conducting against Minister Ángela Yesenia Olaya Requene, in relation to an anonymous complaint alleging workplace harassment .

"The decision was adopted by the Disciplinary Investigation Chamber in an Order dated May 29, 2025, which concluded that there were no acts of harassment or workplace abuse by the minister, nor was any causal link established between her management and the death of the aforementioned official, ruling out any institutional responsibility," the Ministry of Sciences stated in a statement.

According to the ministry, the final conclusion of the disciplinary action by the Public Prosecutor's Office is based, in part, on medical, documentary, and testimonial evidence collected during the investigation phase, including statements from more than 20 people.

Furthermore, the verification and confirmation that the minister was not present at the times referred to in the statements, as well as the absence of any clinical, work-related or administrative history that would support the accusations of workplace harassment .

The Attorney General's Office concluded that there was no legal basis or evidence regarding the conduct that would allow for establishing any disciplinary responsibility that would allow the conduct to continue.

“From the beginning of this process, I expressed my full willingness to collaborate with the authorities and demonstrate that I have always acted with transparency, institutional rigor, and commitment to the well-being of all public servants in the Ministry,” stated Minister Olaya. “I trust that this decision will allow us to close a painful chapter, repair the moral damage caused by unfounded accusations, and continue strengthening an administration based on dignity, respect, and knowledge.”

Additionally, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation reiterated its commitment to "truth, justice, respect for due process, and the construction of healthy, safe, and respectful work environments, as the basis for the development of science, technology, and innovation in Colombia."