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Head of State

Colombia
  • 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)

Head of State

Colombia
  • 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)

Head of State

Colombia
  • English
    The President of the Republic is Head [Jefe] of State, Head of Government, and supreme administrative authority.
    … (Art. 115)
  • Spanish
    El Presidente de la República es Jefe del Estado, Jefe del Gobierno y suprema autoridad administrativa.
    … (Art. 115)