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Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara

b. 1961

Colombian politician

Journalist Politician Lawyer
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About Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara

Born 1961. Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara is a Colombian journalist, politician and lawyer.

Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara is a Colombian Conservative Party politician and journalist. He served as the 2nd Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia from 2012 to 2013, and as Senator of Colombia from 1998 to 2002. An award-winning journalist, he was Editor-in-chief of El Nuevo Siglo before his appointment as Minister.

Minister of Environment On 31 August 2012 President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón announced the designation of Uribe as Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia in replacement of Frank Pearl González. Uribe was sworn in on 3 September 2012 in a ceremony at the Palace of Nariño.

Personal life Juan Gabriel is the son of Juan Pablo Uribe Uribe and Elvira Vegalara Rojas. He married Ana María Ruán Perdomo in 1988 with whom he had two children, Pablo and Manuela.

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Important facts

Born
10 April 1961, Bogotá
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist, politician, lawyer
Nationality
Colombia, Colombian people
Education
University of the Andes, University of the Andes (Colombia)
Positions held
Member of the Senate of Colombia, Minister of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara?

Colombian politician

When was Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara born?

Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara was born on 10 April 1961 in Bogotá.

What is Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara's occupation?

Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara is a journalist, politician and lawyer.

What nationality is Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara?

Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara

· Wikidata: Q5949665

· DBpedia: Juan Gabriel Uribe Vegalara

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