List of presidents of Colombia

The House of Nariño, the president's official residence and centre of the administration

Under the Colombian Constitution of 1991, the president of Colombia is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of Colombia. As chief of the executive branch and head of the national government as a whole, the presidency is the highest political office in Colombia by influence and recognition. The president is also the commander-in-chief of the Military Forces of Colombia. The president is directly elected to a four-year term in a popular election. Since the passing of the Legislative Act 2 of 2004, no person may be elected president more than twice.[1] In 2015, a constitutional amendment repealed the 2004 changes and reverted to the original one-term limit.[2] Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office of an incumbent president, the vice president assumes the office. The president must be at least 30 years of age and a "natural born" citizen of Colombia.

  1. ^ Colombia, Congress of (27 December 2004). "Acto Legislativo 2 de 2004" [Legislative Act 2 of 2004]. Diario Oficial (in Spanish). 45 (775). Bogotá: National Printing Office. ISSN 0122-2112. OCLC 500057889. Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Constitución Política de 1991 (Artículo 197)". Secretaría General del Senado.

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