Juan Manuel Santos Revealed How He United with Germán Vargas Lleras Despite Their Differences
Colombia continues to mourn the loss of Germán Vargas Lleras, who passed away last Friday, May 8th, after battling a benign meningioma and other health issues for nearly a decade.
TL;DR
- Germán Vargas Lleras passed away on May 8th after a long health battle.
- Leaders across the political spectrum have mourned his loss and recognized his contributions.
- Former President Juan Manuel Santos shared how he formed a strong alliance with Vargas Lleras, despite their initial political opposition in 2010.
- Santos appointed Vargas Lleras to key government roles, including Vice Presidency.
- Santos described Vargas Lleras as having a strong character, being a good executor, a loyal official, and a friend, noting that his temper sometimes helped drive policy implementation.
- Vargas Lleras was particularly recognized for his significant work on housing policies, including programs like 'Gratis housing' and 'Mi casa ya'.
- Santos emphasized Vargas Lleras's passion and enthusiasm in pursuing his objectives and achieving successful results.