head of state and head of government of Colombia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
.svg) Seal of the President of Colombia | |
| Style | Mr. / Madam President (formal) His / Her Excellency (formal, diplomatic) |
| Residence | Casa de Nariño |
| Term length | One four-year terms |
| Inaugural holder | Simón Bolívar |
| Formation | 17 December 1819 |
| Deputy | Vice President of Colombia |
| Salary | $250,000.00 |
| Website | The 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.
As of 19 October 2024, there are five living former presidents:
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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]
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