José Manuel Restrepo: Who is Abelardo de la Espriella's vice-presidential running mate for the first round?
Abelardo de la Espriella and José Manuel Restrepo. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.
TL;DR
- Abelardo de la Espriella has chosen economist José Manuel Restrepo as his vice-presidential running mate.
- Restrepo has held positions as Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and Minister of Finance.
- During his tenure as Minister of Finance, Colombia experienced significant economic growth and recovery post-pandemic.
- He has also served as rector of multiple higher education institutions, including the Universidad EIA and Universidad del Rosario.
- Restrepo has a strong academic background with degrees from Universidad del Rosario, London School of Economics, and University of Bath.
- He has participated in various boards and institutional bodies, and is a published author and public commentator.