title: José Antonio Murgas
text: # José Antonio Murgas
  
  José Antonio Murgas is a Colombian politician. He was minister of work and social security under the presidency of Misael Pastrana by Decree 739 of April 17, 1973, replacing Crispin Villazon de Armas. Murgas was also appointed governor of the Department of Cesar between August 22, 1970, and June 17, 1971. Murgas was also the ambassador of Colombia to the United Nations.
  
  ## Governor of Department of Cesar (1970–1971)
  
  ### Cabinet
  
  * Secretary of government: Jaime Calderon Bruges
  * Secretary of development: Jose Maria Oñate Araujo
  * Secretary of finances: Rafael Gonzalez Daza
  * Secretary of education: Jose Diaz Cuadro
  * Chief of planning: Luis Enrique Duran Arias
  * Chief of Judicial Bureau: Nestor Vizcaino
  