politics
May 9, 2026
Germán Vargas Lleras, one of Colombia's most experienced politicians
Germán Vargas Lleras established himself as one of the most prominent political figures in Colombia's recent history, accumulating over three decades of experience in various levels of public power.
TL;DR
- Germán Vargas Lleras has over three decades of experience in Colombian public office.
- He held positions including Bogotá Councilman, Senator, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Housing, and Vice President of the Republic.
- Vargas Lleras founded the Cambio Radical party.
- He was a presidential candidate for Cambio Radical in 2010 and 2018.