About
Juan Manuel Santos, born August 10, 1951, in Bogotá, is a Colombian politician. From an influential family, he studied economics and public administration in the United States. He held several ministerial posts before being elected president in 2010. His tenure was marked by peace negotiations with the FARC, culminating in a 2016 agreement, for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize. After his presidency, he has been involved in peacebuilding and academia.
* 1951-08-10
Major works
- The Third Way (1999)political essay
- Jaque al Terror (2009)memoir
Key milestones
- 2010Elected President of Colombia.
- 2016Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the conflict with the FARC.
- 2018Completes his presidential term.
Themes
Peace and conflict resolutionColombian politicsNegotiationHuman rightsEconomic development
Sources: beta.nobelprize.org · britannica.com · hks.harvard.edu
