Colombia

Carlos Andrés Trujillo González is a Colombian politician and public accountant currently serving as a Senator of the Republic of Colombia and as an Andean Parliamentarian. A member of the Colombian Conservative Party, he previously served as the Mayor of Itagüí from 2012 to 2015 and as a deputy in the Antioquia Departmental Assembly. His career also includes experience as a councilman in Itagüí and as an advisor to the Chamber of Representatives. Throughout his political tenure, he has been a prominent figure in Antioquian politics, though he has faced various allegations and controversies regarding influence peddling and administrative irregularities.

Federico Gutiérrez is a Colombian politician and civil engineer currently serving as the Mayor of Medellín, a position he previously held from 2016 to 2019. Educated in civil engineering and political science, he began his political career as a member of the Medellín municipal council. Known for his focus on urban security and development, he was the presidential candidate for the Team for Colombia coalition in the 2022 election. Gutiérrez is a member of the Creemos Colombia party and is recognized for his emphasis on centrist policies and democratic preservation.

Iván Velásquez Gómez is a Colombian lawyer, jurist, academic, and diplomat serving as the Ambassador of Colombia to the Holy See and the Order of Malta since 2025. Born in Medellín, he graduated in law from the University of Antioquia and built a distinguished career in the judiciary and anti-corruption efforts, notably coordinating the Supreme Court's 'Parapolitica' investigations and serving as Commissioner of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). He later served as Colombia's Minister of National Defense under President Gustavo Petro from August 2022 until his resignation in February 2025.

Mauricio Lizcano is a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Information Technologies and Communications from 2023 to 2025 under President Gustavo Petro. Born in Medellín, Antioquia, he earned his law degree from Del Rosario University. Throughout his career, Lizcano has held significant political positions, including serving as President of the Senate, a Senator representing his constituents for eight years, and General Director of the Administrative Department of the Presidency.

Andrés Julián Rendon Cardona is a Colombian politician and public administrator currently serving as the Governor of Antioquia. Born in 1978, he began his political career as a councilor in Rionegro from 2001 to 2006, later serving as the Secretary of the Government of Rionegro between 2008 and 2011. He subsequently held the office of Mayor of Rionegro from 2016 to 2019. In 2023, he was elected as the Governor of Antioquia, representing the Democratic Center party.

Alejandro Char Chaljub is a Colombian politician and civil engineer currently serving his third term as the Mayor of Barranquilla. A prominent member of the Radical Change party, he previously held the office from 2008 to 2011 and again from 2016 to 2019. Char also served as the Governor of the Department of Atlántico in 2003. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his focus on urban development and infrastructure projects, though his tenure has also been marked by controversy regarding corruption allegations. He remains a highly influential figure in Colombian regional politics.

Mauricio Gómez Amín is a Colombian politician and lawyer currently serving as a Senator of the Republic of Colombia. He began his public career as a councilman in Barranquilla, a position he held for several years, before being elected to the Colombian House of Representatives for the department of Atlántico in 2014. During his time in the House, he was noted for leading political control debates that resulted in the intervention of the utility company Electricaribe. He holds a law degree and a specialization in public law from the Universidad del Norte.

Eduardo Verano de la Rosa is a Colombian politician and businessman currently serving as the Governor of Atlántico. A long-standing member of the Colombian Liberal Party, he previously held the governorship from 2008 to 2011 and again from 2016 to 2019. His extensive career includes serving as the Colombian Minister of Environment from 1997 to 1998 and as a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1991 Constitution of Colombia. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles in public utility companies and served as the Secretary General of the Liberal Party, where he focused on internal party democratization and modernization.

Catalina Velasco is a Colombian economist and politician who served as the Minister of Housing, City and Territory from 2022 to 2024 under President Gustavo Petro. An experienced urban planner and public policy consultant, she previously held roles as the Secretary of Habitat and Secretary of Planning for Bogotá. Velasco studied economics at the University of the Andes, specialized in urban planning law at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, and later earned a master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in political studies from the Externado de Colombia University.

Carlos Fernando Galán Pachón is a Colombian politician and journalist currently serving as the Mayor of Bogotá, having assumed office on January 1, 2024. The son of the assassinated presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán, he previously served as a Senator of Colombia and a Bogotá Councilor, where he gained prominence for his anti-corruption efforts and investigations into public contracting irregularities. A graduate of Georgetown University, he has held various public roles, including Secretary of Transparency under President Juan Manuel Santos. Galán is known for his focus on urban planning, transportation infrastructure, and anti-corruption policy.

Daniel Rojas Medellín is a Colombian economist, political activist, and politician serving as the Minister of National Education since July 2024. Born in Bogotá, he studied economics at Saint Thomas Aquinas University and previously directed the Special Assets Society from 2022 to 2024. He was also involved in Gustavo Petro's 2018 presidential campaign and subsequent presidential transition team.

Omar Andrés Camacho is a Colombian physicist and politician who served as the Minister of Mines and Energy from 2023 to 2025 during the Petro administration. Born in Bogotá, he studied physics at the Francisco José de Caldas District University and earned a master's degree in Energy Management and Renewable Sources from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education in Mexico. Active in student movements demanding quality education early in his career, he later transitioned into political activism and governmental leadership.

Susana Muhamad is a Colombian political scientist, environmentalist, and politician who served as the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development from 2022 to 2025. A prominent member of the Historic Pact and Colombia Humana, she also presided over the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali. Her career has centered on advancing climate action policies, promoting international environmental agreements, opposing fracking, and strengthening biodiversity protection in Colombia.

Antonio José Correa Jiménez is a Colombian politician and surgeon currently serving as a Senator of the Republic. Born in Cartagena de Indias, he holds a medical degree from the Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla and a master's degree in Public Management from the Universidad CECAR. Before entering politics, he worked as a rural and hospital physician, an experience that shaped his focus on public health and social policy. Since his election to the Senate in 2010, he has championed initiatives related to labor rights, education, and regional development, with a particular emphasis on the needs of the Colombian Caribbean. He is known for his active role in political control debates regarding state transparency and social investment.

William Jorge Dau Chamat is a Colombian politician who served as the Mayor of Cartagena, Colombia. Elected to lead the city, his tenure was characterized by a confrontational political style and frequent clashes with local institutions, including the city council and the University of Cartagena. Throughout his term, he faced multiple disciplinary investigations and sanctions from the Inspector General's Office of Colombia regarding his conduct toward public officials. His administration focused on anti-corruption rhetoric, though his methods often drew significant controversy and legal scrutiny.