Juan Fernando Cristo
Juan Fernando Cristo (born 11 July 1964) is a Colombian lawyer and politician, who currently holds the position of Interior Minister.[1] As Minister of Interior, Juan Fernando Cristo has played a key role in the implementation of the peace accords signed with FARC, given that the Government's legislative agenda relies heavily on the work of the Interior Ministry.[2]
Juan Fernando Cristo | |
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| Minister of Interior | |
| Assumed office 7 August 2014 | |
| President | Juan Manuel Santos |
| Preceded by | Aurelio Iragorri Valencia |
| President of the Senate of Colombia | |
| In office 20 July 2013 – 20 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Barreras |
| Succeeded by | Jose David Name |
| Senator of Colombia | |
| In office 20 July 1998 – 20 July 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1964 Cucuta, Colombia |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | University of the Andes |
On May 25, 2017, Cristo announced his candidacy for Colombian's presidency in the 2018 election.[3] If elected, Cristo is expected to maintain his staunch support for the Colombian peace process, stating on July 4, 2017 that "regardless of who wins the election, it is impossible to remove passengers from the peace plane."[4]
References
- http://www.mininterior.gov.co/el-ministro/perfil
- http://www.elespectador.com/noticias/politica/fast-track-no-un-capricho-del-gobierno-juan-fernando-cr-articulo-670171
- "Colombia's 2018 Presidential Election: Candidate Overview". Colombia Focus. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- "Comisión de seguimiento velará para que no vuelvan trizas el acuerdo". El Tiempo. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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