President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia

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President of the Chamber of Representatives
Camara de Representantes de Colombia.svg
Seal of the Chamber of Representatives
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since 20 July 2025
Chamber of Representatives of Colombia
Style
Status Presiding officer
Seat National Capitol, Bogota
Nominator Major parties (normally)
Appointer Chamber of Representatives
Term length One legislative year
Constituting instrument Constitution of Colombia
Formation20 July 1882;143 years ago (1882-07-20)
First holder Pedro Gual Escandon
DeputyFirst Vice President
Second Vice President

The president of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia commonly known as the president of the Chamber is the highest authority of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia. The office was established in 1811 by the First National Congress of Colombia.

It is third on the presidential line of succession after the vice president and the president of the senate. [1]

The office is currently held by Julián David López of the Union Party for the People. He was elected on 20 July 2025.

See also

References

  1. "Los penosos números de la Comisión de Acusaciones". Semana. 5 March 2015.