Illa replaces social rights chief Martínez Bravo with Raúl Moreno

Salvador Illa has replaced Mónica Martínez Bravo as head of the Social Rights department with Raúl Moreno, the department's secretary general and a former social educator, in a surprise move announced on Monday. Source: La Vanguardia

The replacement

Raúl Moreno, the first social educator to hold the post, takes over immediately. Source: ABC Martínez Bravo stepped down for personal reasons, citing a desire to return to academic life and be with her family in Madrid. Source: El Confidencial Illa thanked her for her work on reforming the child protection system. Source: Infobae

Behind the scenes

The departure comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the DGAIA, the child welfare agency, which has been under investigation for irregular payments and mismanagement. Source: El Mundo Martínez Bravo had led the reform of the agency, rebranding it as DGPPIA. Source: La Vanguardia Some sources suggest the replacement was agreed in advance, while others note that a different minister was expected to leave. Source: El Confidencial

• Martínez Bravo leaves after two years, citing personal reasons. Source: ABC