Marta Lucía Ramírez facts for kids
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Marta Lucía Ramírez
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Ramírez in 2022
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| 12th Vice President of Colombia | |
| In office 7 August 2018 – 7 August 2022 |
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| President | Iván Duque |
| Preceded by | Óscar Naranjo |
| Succeeded by | Francia Márquez |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 19 May 2021 – 7 August 2022 |
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| President | Iván Duque |
| Preceded by | Claudia Blum |
| Succeeded by | Álvaro Leyva |
| Senator of Colombia | |
| In office 20 July 2006 – 18 February 2009 |
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| Minister of National Defence | |
| In office 7 August 2002 – 9 November 2003 |
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| President | Álvaro Uribe |
| Preceded by | Gustavo Bell Lemus |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Alberto Uribe |
| Ambassador of Colombia to France | |
| In office 1 February 2002 – 25 July 2002 |
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| President | Andrés Pastrana |
| Preceded by | Juan Camilo Restrepo |
| Succeeded by | Miguel Gómez Martínez |
| Minister of Foreign Trade | |
| In office 7 August 1998 – 1 February 2002 |
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| President | Andrés Pastrana |
| Preceded by | Carlos Ronderos Torres |
| Succeeded by | Ángela María Orozco |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade | |
| In office 14 November 1991 – 12 February 1993 |
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| President | César Gaviria |
| Minister | Juan Manuel Santos |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Echavarría |
| Personal details | |
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Marta Lucía Ramírez Blanco
4 July 1954 Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Political party | Democratic Center (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Union Party for the People (2006–2009) Conservative (2009–2018) |
| Spouse |
Álvaro Rincón
(m. 1984) |
| Children | María Alejandra Rincón Ramírez |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | Website[Usurped!] |
Marta Lucía Ramírez Blanco (born 4 July 1954) is a Colombian lawyer and politician. She served as the 12th Vice President of Colombia from 2018 to 2022. She was also the Minister of Foreign Affairs during part of this time. In 2018, Ramírez made history by becoming the first woman ever elected as Vice President of Colombia. She ran alongside Iván Duque in the election.
Ramírez has held several important roles in the Colombian government. She was the first female Minister of National Defence in Colombia. She also served as a Senator of Colombia and the Minister of Foreign Trade of Colombia.
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About Marta Lucía Ramírez
Early Life and Education
Marta Lucía Ramírez was born on 4 July 1954, in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. She is the oldest of four children. In 1974, she married Álvaro Rincón, an architect, and they have one daughter, María Alejandra.
Ramírez studied law at the Pontifical Xavierian University. She also has special degrees in Legal Sciences, Socioeconomics, Financial Law, and Business Management. In 1996, she received a special fellowship from Harvard University. There, she focused on how Colombia's economy could connect more with other countries.
Her Career in Government
Marta Lucía Ramírez has had a long and important career in public service. She has held many high-level positions in the Colombian government.
Minister of Foreign Trade
From 1998 to 2002, Ramírez served as the Minister of Foreign Trade. During this time, she was known for her work in improving Colombia's trade with other nations. She helped create a plan to boost exports and make Colombian businesses more competitive.
Ambassador to France
In 2002, Ramírez briefly served as Colombia's Ambassador to France. This role involved representing Colombia and its interests in France.
Minister of National Defence
From 2002 to 2003, Marta Lucía Ramírez became the Minister of National Defence. She was the first woman in Colombia to hold this position. She was also only the second woman in Latin America to be a defence minister. In this role, she worked on a plan to improve security in Colombia. She also focused on making sure the military worked well and was trusted by the public. She helped create a program to encourage members of armed groups to leave their organizations. This program especially focused on helping young people.
Senator of Colombia
In 2006, Ramírez was elected as a Senator of Colombia. As a senator, she worked on several important laws. These laws aimed to improve Colombia's competitiveness, support science and technology, and help people who had been displaced from their homes. She also supported bills for public universities and women's protection.
Vice President of Colombia
On 17 June 2018, Marta Lucía Ramírez was elected as Colombia's first female Vice President. She took office on 7 August 2018, serving alongside President Iván Duque Márquez. As Vice President, she played a key role in the government. Her term ended on 7 August 2022.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia, Ramírez tested positive for COVID-19 on 23 October 2020. She did not show any symptoms and recovered.
Honours
South Korea: Grand Gwanghwa Medal of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit (6 May 2022)
See also
In Spanish: Marta Lucía Ramírez para niños
