When was Gustavo Petro born?

Gustavo Petro was born on 19 April 1960 in Ciénaga de Oro.

What positions has Gustavo Petro held?

Positions held by Gustavo Petro include: President of Colombia (2022–2026); member of the Senate of Colombia (2018–2022); Mayor of Bogota (2014–2015); Mayor of Bogota (2012–2014); member of the Senate of Colombia (2006–2010).

Where did Gustavo Petro study?

Gustavo Petro was educated at Universidad Externado de Colombia, University of Salamanca, UCLouvain, High School of Public Administration of Colombia. (ESAP).

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Gustavo Petro

42rd President of Colombia 2022–2026

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Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego is a Colombian politician and economist who served as the 35th president of Colombia from 2022 to 2026. He founded and leads the political party Historic Pact (PH) and is considered the first, and so far only, left-wing president in the recent history of Colombia.

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Born: 19 April 1960 wd
Place of birth: Ciénaga de Oro wd
Citizenship: Colombia, Italy wd
Occupation: politician, economist, writer, partisan, environmentalist, mayor wd
Political party: Humane Colombia (since 2011), Alternative Democratic Pole (2005–2010), Alternative Way (1998–2002), Alianza Democrática (1990–1997) wd
Education: Universidad Externado de Colombia, University of Salamanca, UCLouvain, High School of Public Administration of Colombia. (ESAP), Pontifical Xavierian University wd
Spouse: Verónica Alcocer wd
Official website: gustavopetro.co wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Colombia (7 August 2022 – 7 August 2026 · BS 22 Shrawan 2079 – 22 Shrawan 2083)
member of the Senate of Colombia (20 July 2018 – 20 July 2022)
Mayor of Bogota (23 April 2014 – 31 December 2015)
Mayor of Bogota (1 January 2012 – 20 March 2014)
member of the Senate of Colombia (20 July 2006 – 20 July 2010)
member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (20 July 2002 – 19 July 2006)
member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (20 July 1998 – 19 July 2002)
ambassador of Colombia to Belgium (1994–1996)
ambassador of Colombia to Luxembourg (1994–1996)
member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (12 December 1991 – 19 July 1994)

Awards wd

Order of Boyacá (2022)
Order of San Carlos (2022)
honorary professor (2018)
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2023)
Knight Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of Palestine (2024)

Questions

When was Gustavo Petro born?: Gustavo Petro was born on 19 April 1960 in Ciénaga de Oro.
What positions has Gustavo Petro held?: Positions held by Gustavo Petro include: President of Colombia (2022–2026); member of the Senate of Colombia (2018–2022); Mayor of Bogota (2014–2015); Mayor of Bogota (2012–2014); member of the Senate of Colombia (2006–2010).
Where did Gustavo Petro study?: Gustavo Petro was educated at Universidad Externado de Colombia, University of Salamanca, UCLouvain, High School of Public Administration of Colombia. (ESAP).

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Last updated 9 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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