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Luis Eduardo Montealegre

b. 1957

Colombian lawyer

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About Luis Eduardo Montealegre

Born 1957. Luis Eduardo Montealegre is a Colombian lawyer.

Luis Eduardo Montealegre (born October 14, 1957) is a Colombian lawyer, jurist, professor and politician who served as a Magistrate of the Constitutional Court from 2001 to 2004 and later Attorney General of Colombia from 2012 to 2016, being nominated by President Juan Manuel Santos. In 2025, he was nominated by President Gustavo Petro to serve as Minister of Justice and Law, succeeding Ángela María Buitrago.

Born in Ibague, Tolima, Montealegre graduated from the Externado University and later earned a postgraduate degree in law from the University of Bonn and a master's degree in criminal law from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1957, Ibagué
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Lawyer
Nationality
Colombia
Education
Universidad Externado de Colombia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luis Eduardo Montealegre?

Colombian lawyer

When was Luis Eduardo Montealegre born?

Luis Eduardo Montealegre was born on 14 October 1957 in Ibagué.

What is Luis Eduardo Montealegre's occupation?

Luis Eduardo Montealegre is a lawyer.

What nationality is Luis Eduardo Montealegre?

Luis Eduardo Montealegre is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luis Eduardo Montealegre

· Wikidata: Q5983232

· DBpedia: Luis Eduardo Montealegre

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