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Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos

b. 1959

Colombian politician and engineer

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About Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos

Born 1959. Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos is a Colombian engineer and politician.

Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos (born 1959) is a Colombian electrical engineer, who briefly served in 2012 as the 11th Minister of Transport of Colombia. He has also served as High Presidential Adviser for the Regions and Citizen Participation in the administration of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón between 2010 and 2012, and as High Presidential Adviser for Competitiveness and the Regions since 2008. he was sworn in on 28 May by President Santos in a ceremony at the Palace of Nariño.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Cúcuta
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Engineer, politician
Nationality
Colombia
Education
Universidad Industrial de Santander, La Salle University, Colombia
Positions held
Minister of Transport
Also known as
Miguel Peñaloza

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos?

Colombian politician and engineer

When was Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos born?

Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos was born in 1959 in Cúcuta.

What is Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos's occupation?

Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos is an engineer and politician.

What nationality is Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos?

Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos is Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Miguel Esteban Peñaloza Barrientos

· Wikidata: Q6844538

· DBpedia: Miguel Peñaloza

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