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President of Colombia

head of state and head of government of Colombia
This article is about the president of the Republic of Colombia. For a list, see List of presidents of Colombia.

The President of Colombia (President of the Republic) is the head of state and head of government of Colombia and the commander-in-chief of the Colombian Military Forces. The president is also the head of the executive branch of the national government of Colombia and is the chairman of the presidential cabinet.

President of the
Republic of Colombia
Presidente de la
República de Colombia
Flag of the President of Colombia
Seal of the President of Colombia
Incumbent
Gustavo Petro
since 7 August 2022
StyleMr. / Madam President
(formal)
His / Her Excellency
(formal, diplomatic)
ResidenceCasa de Nariño
Term lengthOne four-year terms
Inaugural holderSimón Bolívar
Formation17 December 1819
DeputyVice President of Colombia
Salary$250,000.00
WebsiteThe Presidency

The office of president was established upon the ratification of the Constitution of 1819, by the Congress of Angostura, convened in December 1819, when Colombia was "la Gran Colombia". The first president, General Simón Bolívar,[1] took office in 1819. His position, initially self-proclaimed, was ratified by Congress.

The current president of the Republic of Colombia is Gustavo Petro, who took office on 7 August 2022.

Living former presidents

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As of 12 January 2025, there are five living former presidents:

The most recent death of a former president was that of Belisario Betancur (1982–1986) on 6 December 2018; he was 95 years old.[2]

References

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  1. ↑ Gobernantes Colombianos, Ignacio Arismendi Posada, Interprint Editors Ltd., Italgraf, Segunda Edición, Page 15, Bogotá, Colombia, 1983
  2. ↑ Falleció el expresidente colombiano Belisario Betancur Cuartas

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