José Antonio Murgas is a Colombian politician. Murgas 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 also served as 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 References Colombian Ministers of Labour and Social Protection Governors of Cesar Department Colombian Liberal Party politicians Free University of Colombia alumni Living people Year of birth missing (living people)