Iván Velásquez Gómez
Profile
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.
Details
- Born
- 1955-05-12 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Medellín, Colombia
- Education
- University of Antioquia
- Career
- Litigator, Antioquia Deputy Prosecutor, Assistant Magistrate of the Council of State, Auxiliary Magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice, Commissioner of CICIG, Minister of National Defense
