Degree in Law; postgraduate degree in Management and Administration, Harvard University. Formerly; Associate Professor, University of Oxford; 1976, Head, Real Estate Office of the Public Works Department of Medellin; 1977-78, Secretary-General, Labour Ministry; 1980-82, Head, Civil Aviation Department; 1982, Mayor, Medellin; 1984-86, City Councillor, Medellin; 1986-1990 and 1990-94 elected Senator; 1995-97, Governor, Department of Antioquia. Since 2002, President of Colombia. Recipient of the Star Senator, Senator with the Best Programmes and Best Senator awards.