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Political Constitution of the Republic of Colombia 1991, as amended to 2023
Vice-President
- English
To be President of the Republic, it is required to be Colombian by birth, in full exercise of citizenship, and over thirty years of age. (Art. 191)
- Spanish
Para ser Presidente de la República se requiere ser colombiano por nacimiento, ciudadano en ejercicio y mayor de treinta años. (Art. 191)
Vice-President
- English
The Vice President of the Republic will be elected by popular vote on the same day and in the same pairing [fórmula] with the President of the Republic.
… (Art. 202) - Spanish
El Vicepresidente de la República será elegido por votación popular el mismo día y en la misma fórmula con el Presidente de la República.
… (Art. 202)
Vice-President
- English
To be elected Vice-President will require the same qualifications as for President of the Republic. (Art. 204)
- Spanish
Para ser elegido Vicepresidente se requieren las mismas calidades que para ser Presidente de la República. (Art. 204)
Vice-President
- English
The citizens elect in direct form the President and Vice President of the Republic, Senators, Representatives, Governors, Deputies, Mayors, municipal and district Councilors, members of the local administrative boards [juntas] and, when opportune, the members of the Constituent Assembly and the other authorities or functionaries that the Constitution specifies. (Art. 260)
- Spanish
Los ciudadanos eligen en forma directa Presidente y Vicepresidente de la República, Senadores, Representantes, Gobernadores, Diputados, Alcaldes, Concejales municipales y distritales, miembros de las juntas administradoras locales, y en su oportunidad, los miembros de la Asamblea Constituyente y las demás autoridades o funcionarios que la Constitución señale. (Art. 260)
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Political Constitution of the Republic of Colombia 1991, as amended to 2023 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 10: “Castilian is the official language of Colombia. …”
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Articles are located in Title II on Rights, Guarantees, and Duties and Chapter I on Fundamental Rights.