Luis Eduardo Garzón
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Luis Eduardo Garzón (nicknamed "Lucho") (born February 11, 1951, in Bogotá) is the former Mayor of Bogotá (2004–2007), a left-wing Colombian political activist and a former union leader. He is a former member of the Alternative Democratic Pole (PDA). In 2009 Garzón joined forces with former Mayors Enrique Peñalosa and Antanas Mockus to re-found the Green Party, an eco-oriented political movement.
Quick Facts 795th Mayor of Bogotá, Preceded by ...
Luis Eduardo Garzón | |
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795th Mayor of Bogotá | |
In office 2004–2007 | |
Preceded by | Antanas Mockus |
Succeeded by | Samuel Moreno Rojas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-02-11) February 11, 1951 (age 73) Bogotá, DC, Colombia |
Political party | Green Alliance |
Other political affiliations | Frente Social y Político, Alternative Democratic Pole |
Alma mater | Free University of Colombia |
Occupation | Union leader, Activist |
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