# Luis Fernando Velasco

_Colombian politician and lawyer_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Luis Fernando Velasco Chaves is a Colombian politician and lawyer, graduated from the University of Cauca, with a master's degree in government and public administration. He has served as a member of the chamber of representatives for Cauca between 1998 and 2006, after this he served as a senator of Colombia between 2006 and 2022 and President of the Senate between 2015 and 2016, more later between August 24, 2022, and April 26, 2023, he served as councilor for the regions of the presidency, on April 26 he was announced as the new Minister of the Interior.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 October 1964 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Popayán ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Colombia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P106))
- **Political party:** Colombian Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P102))
- **Education:** University of Cauca; Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister of the Interior of Colombia (26 April 2023 – 3 July 2024 · BS 13 Baisakh 2080 – 19 Asar 2081); president of the Senate of Colombia (2015–2016); member of the Senate of Colombia (20 July 2006 – 20 July 2022); member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (20 July 1998 – 20 July 2006); mayor (1992–1994) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865#P39))

## Questions

**When was Luis Fernando Velasco born?**  
Luis Fernando Velasco was born on 18 October 1964 in Popayán.

**What positions has Luis Fernando Velasco held?**  
Positions held by Luis Fernando Velasco include: Minister of the Interior of Colombia (2023–2024); president of the Senate of Colombia (2015–2016); member of the Senate of Colombia (2006–2022); member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia (1998–2006); mayor (1992–1994).

**Where did Luis Fernando Velasco study?**  
Luis Fernando Velasco was educated at University of Cauca, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Luis Fernando Velasco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Fernando_Velasco) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5654865](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5654865) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Luis Fernando Velasco Chaves 2.jpg by Alejandramendez793 (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luis_Fernando_Velasco_Chaves_2.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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