Carlos Alberto Pinedo Cuello

Carlos Alberto Pinedo Cuello is a Colombian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Santa Marta for the 2024–2027 term. A lawyer by profession, he previously served as a member of the Santa Marta City Council for over a decade, where he gained prominence as a political leader and opposition figure. His administration focuses on urban development, infrastructure, and improving public services such as water and sanitation. Pinedo Cuello, who ran under the movement 'Santa Marta Si Puede', has navigated a complex political landscape involving legal challenges and regional power dynamics in the Magdalena department.