Alexander López Maya
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Alexander López Maya[1] (born 26 June 1967) is a Colombian lawyer and politician current Senator of Colombia since 2006; He is also the president of the Alternative Democratic Pole party. He was a member of the Chamber of Representatives, between 2002 and 2006.[2][3]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Maya.
Quick Facts General Director of National Planning, President ...
Alexander López Maya | |
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General Director of National Planning | |
Assumed office 5 March 2024 | |
President | Gustavo Petro |
Preceded by | Jorge Iván González |
President of the Senate | |
In office 6 June 2023 – 20 July 2023 | |
Preceded by | Miguel Ángel Pinto (acting) |
Succeeded by | Iván Name |
President of the Alternative Democratic Pole | |
In office 27 March 2021 – 1 March 2024 | |
Preceded by | Álvaro José Argote |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Senator of Colombia | |
In office 20 July 2018 – 1 March 2024 | |
Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
In office 27 October 2011 – 20 July 2018 | |
Constituency | Cauca Valley |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexander López Maya (1967-06-13) 13 June 1967 (age 56) Cali, Cauca Valley, Colombia |
Political party | Colombian Liberal Party (1990-2002) Alternative Democratic Pole |
Other political affiliations | Historic Pact (2022-present) |
Alma mater | Saint Bonaventure University |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
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Since 4 May 2023, he has served as acting president of the Senate after the previous president, Roy Barreras, was declared double militant, for which he was forced to leave the position of president of the Senate.[4]