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Amilkar Acosta Medina

b. 1950

Columbian economist

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About Amilkar Acosta Medina

Born 1950. Amilkar Acosta Medina is a Colombian politician and economist.

Amilkar David Acosta Medina (born 1 November 1950) is a Colombian economist, and the 31st Minister of Mines and Energy of Colombia, serving in the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón. A former member of the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol and of the National Federation of Biofuels, Acosta was a professor of mining law at the Universidad Externado de Colombia, and had served as Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy from 1990 to 1991.

Minister of Mines and Energy On 5 September 2013, as part of a planned cabinet reshuffle, President Santos announced the appointment of Acosta as the new Minister of Mines and Energy. Acosta was sworn in on 11 September, succeeding Federico Renjifo Vélez in the post.

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Important facts

Born
1 November 1950, Riohacha
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, economist
Nationality
Colombia, Colombian people
Education
University of Antioquia
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Colombia, Minister of Mining and Energy (Colombia), President of the Senate of Colombia
Also known as
Amilkar David Acosta Medina

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Amilkar Acosta Medina?

Columbian economist

When was Amilkar Acosta Medina born?

Amilkar Acosta Medina was born on 1 November 1950 in Riohacha.

What is Amilkar Acosta Medina's occupation?

Amilkar Acosta Medina is a politician and economist.

What nationality is Amilkar Acosta Medina?

Amilkar Acosta Medina is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Amilkar Acosta Medina

· Wikidata: Q5673436

· DBpedia: Amilkar Acosta Medina

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