Rodolfo Hernández Suárez
Colombian politician and presidential candidate
Born
1945
81 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Colombia
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Started a career in business and construction before entering politics. Served as mayor of Bucaramanga from 2016 to 2019, implementing various urban projects. Ran for the presidency of Colombia in the 2022 elections, gaining national attention and securing a significant portion of the vote. His campaign focused on anti-corruption and economic issues, appealing to a broad base of voters discontented with traditional political structures. Engaged in debates surrounding public policy and economic reforms. Passed away on September 2, 2024.
Served as mayor of Bucaramanga
Ran for presidency in 2022 elections
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