Former Presidents Remember Germán Vargas Lleras: "A great beacon and fought with enthusiasm"
With military honors and an emotional religious ceremony, Colombia bid farewell to former Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras at the Primate Cathedral.
TL;DR
- Colombia honored the late former Vice President Germán Vargas Lleras with military honors and a religious ceremony.
- His daughter, Clemencia Vargas, delivered a moving tribute, focusing on his personal qualities beyond politics.
- Former presidents Álvaro Uribe Vélez, Iván Duque, and Juan Manuel Santos shared their memories, characterizing Vargas Lleras as a democratic fighter, a beacon, and a dedicated worker.
- Political and military figures described him as a statesman whose legacy transcends political differences.