Alfonso Araújo Cotes (1924 – 19 April 2023) was a Colombian politician, two-time Governor of the Department of Cesar; the first term between 21 September 1968, and 21 August 1970, and the second term between 7 June 1975, and 30 August 1997.[1]
Alfonso Araújo Cotes | |
|---|---|
| Colombian Ambassador to Panama | |
| In office 1990–1997 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Francisco José Jattin Safar |
| Succeeded by | Edgardo Sales Sales |
| 9th Governor of the Department of Cesar | |
| In office 7 June 1975 – 30 August 1977 | |
| President | Alfonso López Michelsen |
| Preceded by | Ernesto Palencia Caratt |
| Succeeded by | Armando Barros Baquero |
| 3rd Governor of the Department of Cesar | |
| In office 21 September 1968 – 21 August 1970 | |
| President | Carlos Lleras Restrepo |
| Preceded by | Luis Roberto García Díaz-Granados |
| Succeeded by | José Antonio Murgas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | (aged 99) |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Movimiento Revolucionario Liberal |
Araújo died on 19 April 2023, at the age of 99.[2]
Governor of Department of Cesar (1968-1970) edit
Cabinet edit
- Secretary of Government: Luis Rodriguez Valera
- Secretary of Development: Jesus Alejo Duran
- Administrative Office Chief: Adalberto Ovalle
- Chief of Planning: Francisco Ramos Pereira
- Chief of Judicial Bureau: Jorge Eliecer Rincon
- Private Secretary: Pedro Garcia Diaz
References edit
- ^ Cesar 30 Años de Progreso – Gobernación del Cesar. (1997) Page 49
- ^ Murió Alfonso Araújo Cotes, reconocido político y militante del Partido Liberal en Cesar (in Spanish)
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