Germán Vargas Lleras's Last Farewell: How Colombia Bid Him Goodbye
Colombia bid a final farewell to Germán Vargas Lleras, former Vice President of the Republic and one of the most influential political figures of recent decades, in a State honors ceremony held at the Primada Cathedral of Bogotá.
TL;DR
- Germán Vargas Lleras, former Vice President and influential political figure, was given a state honors ceremony in Bogotá.
- Hundreds attended the ceremony at the Primada Cathedral, including family, friends, and former presidents who recognized his extensive public service.
- Colleagues and friends remembered his dedication to public service and his personal side, including his love for his family and pets.
- His daughter, Clemencia Vargas, urged a political change to honor his legacy and suggested he could have led the country.
- Vargas Lleras remained an active critic through his columns until his death, questioning government practices and warning about electoral division.