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Executive branch Colombia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Colombia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- president,
- presidential designate,
- cabinet
president, presidential designate, cabinet
- president,
- presidential designate,
- Cabinet
president, presidential designate, cabinet Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- presidential designate,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (since 7 August 1990)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 27 May 1990 (next to be held May 1994);
- results - Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (Liberal) 47%, Alvaro GOMEZ Hurtado (National Salvation Movement) 24%, Antonio NAVARRO Wolff (M-19) 13%, Rodrigo LLOREDA (Conservative) 12%
- Senate:
- last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (102 total) Liberal 58, Conservative 22, AD/M-19 9, MSN 5, UP 1, others 7
- House of Representatives:
- last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (161 total) Liberal 87, Conservative 31, AD/M-19 13, MSN 10, UP 3, other 17
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, presidential designate, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (since 7 August 1990)
President:
last held 27 May 1990 (next to be held May 1994); results - Cesar GAVIRIA
Trujillo (Liberal) 47%, Alvaro GOMEZ Hurtado (National Salvation Movement)
24%, Antonio NAVARRO Wolff (M-19) 13%, Rodrigo LLOREDA (Conservative) 12%
Senate:
last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (102 total) Liberal 58, Conservative 22, AD/M-19
9, MSN 5, UP 1, others 7
House of Representatives:
last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (161 total) Liberal 87, Conservative 31, AD/M-19
13, MSN 10, UP 3, other 17
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 27 May 1990 (next to be held May 1994);
- results - Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (Liberal) 47%, Alvaro GOMEZ Hurtado (National Salvation Movement) 24%, Antonio NAVARRO Wolff (M-19) 13%, Rodrigo LLOREDA (Conservative) 12%
- Senate:
- last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (102 total) Liberal 58, Conservative 22, AD/M-19 9, MSN 5, UP 1, other 7
- House of Representatives:
- last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (161 total) Liberal 87, Conservative 31, AD/M-19 13, MSN 10, UP 3, other 17
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- presidential designate,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (since 7 August 1990)
president, presidential designate, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (since 7 August 1990)
last held 27 May 1990 (next to be held May 1994); results - Cesar GAVIRIA
Trujillo (Liberal) 47%, Alvaro GOMEZ Hurtado (National Salvation Movement)
24%, Antonio NAVARRO Wolff (M-19) 13%, Rodrigo LLOREDA (Conservative) 12%
Senate:
last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (102 total) Liberal 58, Conservative 22, AD/M-19
9, MSN 5, UP 1, others other 7
House of Representatives:
last held 27 October 1991 (next to be held March 1994); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (161 total) Liberal 87, Conservative 31, AD/M-19
13, MSN 10, UP 3, other 17
president, presidential designate, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Cesar GAVIRIA Trujillo (since 7 August 1990)
The entry for Colombia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August 1994);
- election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held May 1998) and resulted in no candidate receiving more than 50% of the total vote;
- a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held on 19 June 1994;
- results - Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango (Conservative Party) 48.6%, blank votes 1%;
- Humberto de la CALLE was elected vice president in a new proceedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents.
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano
(since 7 August 1994); election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held
May 1998) and resulted in no candidate receiving more than 50% of the
total vote; a run-off election to select a president from the two
leading candidates was held on 19 June 1994; results - Ernesto SAMPER
Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango (Conservative
Party) 48.6%, blank votes 1%; Humberto de la CALLE was elected vice
president in a new proceedure that replaces the traditional
designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents.
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August 1994) elected for a four-year term by popular vote;
- election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held NA May 1998) results - no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote;
- a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held 19 June 1994;
- results - Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango (Conservative Party) 48.6%, blank votes 1%;
- Humberto de la CALLE Lombana elected vice president for a four-year term by popular vote in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
chief of state and head of government: President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano
Pizano (since 7 August 1994); 1994) elected for a four-year term by popular
vote; election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be heldand resulted in
results - no candidate receiving received more than 50% of the
run-off election to select a president from the two
candidates was held on 19 June 1994; results - Ernesto SAMPER
(Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango (Conservative
48.6%, blank votes 1%; Humberto de la CALLE was Lombana elected vice
president for a four-year term by popular vote in a new proceedure procedure
that replaces the traditional
newly elected presidents. presidents
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state :
- President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August 1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections :
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held May 1998);
- vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents
- election results :
- Ernesto SAMPER Pizano elected president;
- percent of vote - no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote, therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held 19 June 1994;
- percent of vote - Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango (Conservative Party) 48.6%, blank votes 1%;
- Humberto de la CALLE Lombana elected vice president;
- percent of vote - NA
chief of state : President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August
1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
head of government: President Ernesto SAMPER1994)
1994); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinet
elections : president elected by popular vote for a four-year term by popular term;vote; election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held NA May 1998) 1998); vice
president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new
procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents
by newly elected presidents
election results : Ernesto SAMPER Pizano elected president; percent of
vote - no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote; a vote,
therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading
leading candidates was held 19 June 1994; results percent of vote - Ernesto
SAMPER Pizano
(Conservative Party)
Lombana elected vice
president for a four-year term by popular vote in a new procedure
that replaces the traditional designationvice presidents by vote - NA
newly elected presidents
cabinet: Cabinet
- chief of state:
- President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August 1994); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August 1994); note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held May 1998);
- vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents
- election results:
- Ernesto SAMPER Pizano elected president;
- percent of vote-no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote, therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held 19 June 1994;
- percent of vote-Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango (Conservative Party) 48.6%, blank votes 1%;
- Humberto de la CALLE Lombana elected vice president;
- percent of vote-NA
chief of state : state: President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 Augustnote - the
note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
head of government: President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano (since 7 August
1994); note - the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of
government
cabinet: Cabinetelections : elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
election last held 29 May 1994 (next to be held May 1998); vice
president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new
procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents
by newly elected presidents
election results : results: Ernesto SAMPER Pizano elected president; percent ofvote - no vote-no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote,
a run-off election to select a president from the two
candidates was held 19 June 1994; percent of vote - Ernestovote-Ernesto SAMPER
Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%, Andres PASTRANA Arango
Party) 48.6%, blank votes 1%; Humberto de la CALLE
vice president; percent of vote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);
- Vice President Gustavo BELL (since 7 August 1998);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);
- Vice President Gustavo BELL (since 7 August 1998);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002);
- vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents;
- election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002)
- election results:
- no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote, therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held 21 June 1998;
- Andres PASTRANA elected president;
- percent of vote--NA;
- Gustavo BELL elected vice president;
- percent of vote--NA
chief of state: President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1994); 1998);note-the Vice President Gustavo BELL (since 7 August 1998); note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ernesto SAMPER Pizano Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);1994); note-the Vice President Gustavo BELL (since 7 August 1998); note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
election last held 29 31 May 1994 1998 (next to be held NA May 1998); 2002); vice
president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new
procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents
presidents by newly elected presidents presidents; election last held 31 May
1998 (next to be held NA May 2002)
election results: Ernesto SAMPER Pizano elected president; percent of no candidate received more than 50% of the total
vote-no
vote, therefore,
two leading19 21 June 1994; percent of vote-Ernesto SAMPER 1998; Andres PASTRANA
Pizano (Liberal Party) 50.4%,Arango (ConservativeParty) 48.6%, blank votes 1%; Humberto de la CALLE Lombana elected
president; percent of vote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);
- Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus (since 7 August 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);
- Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus (since 7 August 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002);
- vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents;
- election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002)
- election results:
- no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote, therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held 21 June 1998;
- Andres PASTRANA elected president;
- percent of vote - 50.3%;
- Gustavo BELL elected vice president;
- percent of vote - 50.3%
chief of state: President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);note--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);note--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
election results: no candidate received more than 50% of the totalvote--NA; vote - 50.3%; Gustavo BELL elected vicevote--NA vote - 50.3%
- chief of state:
- President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);
- Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus (since 7 August 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998);
- Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus (since 7 August 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002);
- vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents;
- election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002) election results: no candidate received more than 50% of the total vote, therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates was held 21 June 1998;
- Andres PASTRANA elected president;
- percent of vote - 50.3%;
- Gustavo BELL elected vice president;
- percent of vote - 50.3%
chief of state: President Andres PASTRANA (since 7 August 1998); Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus (since 7 August 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
- chief of state:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 26 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2006)
- election results:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez received 53% of the vote; Vice President Francisco SANTOS was elected on the same ticket
chief of state: President Andres PASTRANA Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 1998); 2002); Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 1998); 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Andres PASTRANA Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 1998); 2002); Vice President Gustavo BELL Lemus Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 1998); 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents
elections: president elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 31 May 1998 (next to be held NA May 2002); and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term in a new procedure that replaces the traditional designation of vice presidents by newly elected presidents; term; election last held 31 26 May 1998 2002 (next to be held NA May 2002) 2006)
election results: no candidate President Alvaro URIBE Velez received more than 50% 53% of the total vote, therefore, a run-off election to select a president from the two leading candidates vote; Vice President Francisco SANTOS was held 21 June 1998; Andres PASTRANA elected president; percent of vote - 50.3%; Gustavo BELL elected vice president; percent of vote - 50.3% on the same ticket
- chief of state:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 26 May 2002 (next to be held May 2006)
- election results:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez received 53% of the vote; Vice President Francisco SANTOS was elected on the same ticket
chief of state: President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents
elections: president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 26 May 2002 (next to be held NA May 2006)
election results: President Alvaro URIBE Velez received 53% of the vote; Vice President Francisco SANTOS was elected on the same ticket
- chief of state:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2010)
- election results:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez reelected president;
- percent of vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%,
- Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%,
- Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%,
- other 4%
chief of state: President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents
elections: president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 26 28 May 2002 2006 (next to be held in May 2006) 2010)
election results: President Alvaro URIBE Velez received 53% reelected president; percent of the vote; Vice President Francisco SANTOS was elected on the same ticket vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%, Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%, Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%, other 4%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of a coalition of the three largest parties that supported President URIBE's reelection - the PSUN, PC, and CR - and independents
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2010)
- election results:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez reelected president;
- percent of vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%,
- Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%,
- Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%,
- other 4%
chief of state: President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS (since 7 August 2002)
cabinet: Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant three largest parties that supported President URIBE's reelection - the PL PSUN, PC, and PSC CR - and independents
elections: president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2010)
election results: President Alvaro URIBE Velez reelected president; percent of vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%, Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%, Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%, other 4%
- chief of state:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002);
- Vice President Francisco SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2002);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2002)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet consists of a coalition of the three largest parties that supported President URIBE's reelection - the PSUN, PC, and CR - and independents
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2010)
- election results:
- President Alvaro URIBE Velez reelected president;
- percent of vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%,
- Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%,
- Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%,
- other 4%
chief of state:
President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2002); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Alvaro URIBE Velez (since 7 August 2002); Vice President Francisco SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2002)
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of a coalition of the three largest parties that supported President URIBE's reelection - the PSUN, PC, and CR - and independents
elections:
president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 May 2006 (next to be held in May 2010)
election results:
President Alvaro URIBE Velez reelected president; percent of vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%, Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%, Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%, other 4%
- chief of state:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010);
- Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 30 May 2010 with a runoff election 20 June 2010 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52%
chief of state:
President Alvaro URIBE Velez Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2002); 2010); Vice President Francisco SANTOS Calderon Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2002); 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Alvaro URIBE Velez Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2002); 2010); Vice President Francisco SANTOS Calderon Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2002) 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet consists of a coalition of the three largest parties that supported President URIBE's reelection - the PSUN, PC, and CR - and independents
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elections:
president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 on 30 May 2006 2010 with a runoff election 20 June 2010 (next to be held in May 2010) 2014)
election results:President Alvaro URIBE Velez reelected president; Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Alvaro URIBE Velez 62%, Carlos GAVIRIA Diaz 22%, Horacio SERPA Uribe 12%, other 4% Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52%
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010);
- Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 30 May 2010 with a runoff election 20 June 2010 (next to be held in May 2014)
- election results:
- Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52%
chief of state:
President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 May 2010 with a runoff election 20 June 2010 (next to be held in May 2014)
election results:
Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52%
- chief of state:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010);
- Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 30 May 2010 with a runoff election 20 June 2010 (next to be held on 25 May 2014)
- election results:
- Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52%
chief of state:
President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
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elections:
president and vice president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 May 2010 with a runoff election 20 June 2010 (next to be held in on 25 May 2014)
election results:
Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52%
- chief of state:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010);
- Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON (since 7 August 2010)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in two rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 May 2014 with a runoff election 15 on June 2014 (next to be held on 27 May 2018)
- election results:
- Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website) elections/appointments: president directly elected by
elections:
president and vicepopular absolute majority vote in two rounds if needed for a four-year 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 25 May 2010 2014 with a runoff election 20 15 on June 2010 2014 (next to be held on 25 27 May 2014) 2018)
election results:elected reelected president in runoff election; runoff; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon 69.06%, Antanas MOCKUS 27.52% (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
- chief of state:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010);
- Vice President German VARGAS Lleras (since 7 August 2014);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President German VARGAS Lleras (since 7 August 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term;
- election last held on 25 May 2014 with a runoff election 15 on June 2014 (next to be held on 27 May 2018);
- note - recent political reform eliminated presidential reelection;
- beginning in 2018, presidents can only serve one 4-year term
- election results:
- Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
chief of state: President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON German VARGAS Lleras (since 7 August 2010); 2014); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Angelino GARZON German VARGAS Lleras (since 7 August 2010) 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in two 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); term; election last held on 25 May 2014 with a runoff election 15 on June 2014 (next to be held on 27 May 2018) 2018); note - recent political reform eliminated presidential reelection; beginning in 2018, presidents can only serve one 4-year term
election results: Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in runoff; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
- chief of state:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Ret. Gen. Oscar Adolfo NARANJO Trujillo (since 30 March 2017); note - Vice President German VARGAS Lleras' resignation on 15 March 2017 became effective on 21 March 2017; the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President Ret. Gen. Oscar Adolfo NARANJO Trujillo (since 30 March 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (beginning in 2018);
- election last held on 25 May 2014 with a runoff held on 15 June 2014 (next to be held on 27 May 2018)
- election results:
- Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
chief of state: President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President German VARGAS Lleras Ret. Gen. Oscar Adolfo NARANJO Trujillo (since 7 August 2014); 30 March 2017); note - Vice President German VARGAS Lleras' resignation on 15 March 2017 became effective on 21 March 2017; the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (since 7 August 2010); Vice President German VARGAS Lleras Ret. Gen. Oscar Adolfo NARANJO Trujillo (since 7 August 2014) 30 March 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term; term (beginning in 2018); election last held on 25 May 2014 with a runoff election 15 held on 15 June 2014 (next to be held on 27 May 2018); note - recent political reform eliminated presidential reelection; beginning in 2018, presidents can only serve one 4-year term 2018)
election results: Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in runoff; second round; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
- chief of state:
- President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018);
- Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (beginning in 2018);
- election last held on 27 May 2018 with a runoff held on 17 June 2018 (next to be held in 2022);
- note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
- election results:
- Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
chief of state: President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2010); 2018); Vice President Ret. Gen. Oscar Adolfo NARANJO Trujillo Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 30 March 2017); note - Vice President German VARGAS Lleras' resignation on 15 March 2017 became effective on 21 March 2017; 7 August 2018); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2010); 2018); Vice President Ret. Gen. Oscar Adolfo NARANJO Trujillo Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 30 March 2017) 7 August 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (beginning in 2018); election last held on 25 27 May 2014 2018 with a runoff held on 15 17 June 2014 2018 (next to be held on 27 May 2018) in 2022); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results: Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA DUQUE Marquez (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0% 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018);
- Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term;
- election last held on 27 May 2018 with a runoff held on 17 June 2018 (next to be held in 2022);
- note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
- election results:
- Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
chief of state: President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (beginning in 2018); term; election last held on 27 May 2018 with a runoff held on 17 June 2018 (next to be held in 2022); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results: Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
- chief of state:
- President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018);
- Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term;
- election last held on 27 May 2018 with a runoff held on 17 June 2018 (next to be held on 29 May 2022);
- note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
- election results:
- 2018: Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
- 2014: Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
chief of state: President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ivan DUQUE Marquez (since 7 August 2018); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco (since 7 August 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term; election last held on 27 May 2018 with a runoff held on 17 June 2018 (next to be held in on 29 May 2022); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results:
2018: Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
2014: Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in second round; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
- chief of state:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022);
- Vice President Francia Elena MARQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022); Vice President Francia Elena MARQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term;
- election last held on 29 May 2022 with a runoff held on 19 June 2022 (next to be held on 31 May 2026);
- note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
- election results:
- 2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNANDEZ Suarez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIERREZ (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNANDEZ Suarez (LIGA) 47.3%
- 2018: Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
chief of state: President Ivan DUQUE Marquez Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2018); 2022); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco Francia Elena MARQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2018); 2022); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Ivan DUQUE Marquez Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2018); 2022); Vice President Marta Lucia RAMIREZ Blanco Francia Elena MARQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2018) 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term; election last held on 27 29 May 2018 2022 with a runoff held on 17 19 June 2018 2022 (next to be held on 29 31 May 2022); 2026); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results:
2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNANDEZ Suarez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIERREZ (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%; percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNANDEZ Suarez (LIGA) 47.3%
2018: Ivan DUQUE Marquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ivan DUQUE Marquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo PETRO (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
2014: Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon reelected president in second round; percent of vote - Juan Manuel SANTOS Calderon (U Party) 51.0%, Oscar Ivan ZULUAGA (CD) 45.0%, other 4.0%
- chief of state:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022);
- Vice President Francia Elena MÁRQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022);
- the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022); Vice President Francia Elena MÁRQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term;
- election last held on 29 May 2022 with a runoff held on 19 June 2022 (next to be held on 31 May 2026);
- note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
- election results:
- 2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suárez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIÉRREZ Zuluaga (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suarez 47.3%, blank 2.3%
- 2018: Iván DUQUE Márquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Iván DUQUE Márquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
chief of state: President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022); Vice President Francia Elena MARQUEZ MÁRQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022); the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022); Vice President Francia Elena MARQUEZ MÁRQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term; election last held on 29 May 2022 with a runoff held on 19 June 2022 (next to be held on 31 May 2026); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results:
2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNANDEZ Suarez HERNÁNDEZ Suárez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIERREZ GUTIÉRREZ Zuluaga (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%; percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNANDEZ HERNÁNDEZ Suarez (LIGA) 47.3% 47.3%, blank 2.3%
2018: Ivan Iván DUQUE Marquez Márquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Ivan Iván DUQUE Marquez Márquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
- chief of state:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022)
- head of government:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term;
- election last held on 29 May 2022 with a runoff held on 19 June 2022 (next to be held on 31 May 2026);
- note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
- election results:
- 2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suárez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIÉRREZ Zuluaga (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suarez 47.3%, blank 2.3%
- 2018: Iván DUQUE Márquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Iván DUQUE Márquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
chief of state: President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022); Vice President Francia Elena MÁRQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022); the president is both chief of state and head of government 2022)
head of government: President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022); Vice President Francia Elena MÁRQUEZ Mina (since 7 August 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term; election last held on 29 May 2022 with a runoff held on 19 June 2022 (next to be held on 31 May 2026); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results:
2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suárez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIÉRREZ Zuluaga (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%; percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suarez 47.3%, blank 2.3%
2018: Iván DUQUE Márquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Iván DUQUE Márquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
note: the president is both chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022)
- head of government:
- President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a single 4-year term
- most recent election date:
- 29 May 2022, with a runoff held on 19 June 2022
- election results:
- 2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suárez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIÉRREZ Zuluaga (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suarez 47.3%, blank 2.3%
- 2018: Iván DUQUE Márquez elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Iván DUQUE Márquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%
- expected date of next election:
- 31 May 2026
note 1: the president is both chief of state and head of government
note 2: reforms in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
chief of state: President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022)
head of government: President Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (since 7 August 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a single 4-year term; term
most recent election last held on date: 29 May 2022 2022, with a runoff held on 19 June 2022 (next to be held on 31 May 2026); note - political reform in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
election results:
2022: Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (PHxC) 40.3%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suárez (LIGA) 28.2%, Federico GUTIÉRREZ Zuluaga (Team for Colombia / CREEMOS) 23.9%, other 7.6%; percent of vote in second round - Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego 50.4%, Rodolfo HERNÁNDEZ Suarez 47.3%, blank 2.3%
2018: Iván DUQUE Márquez elected president in second round; percent of vote - Iván DUQUE Márquez (CD) 54%, Gustavo Francisco PETRO Urrego (Humane Colombia) 41.8%, other/blank/invalid 4.2%note: expected date of next election: 31 May 2026
note 1: the president is both chief of state and head of government
note 2: reforms in 2015 eliminated presidential reelection
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