Andrés Pastrana Arango is a Colombian politician best known for his service as the President of Colombia from 1998 to 2002. An influential politician, Pastrana also served as the Mayor of Bogotá from 1988 to 1990. In 2013, Andrés Pastrana Arango was honored with the prestigious Hanno R. Ellenbogen Citizenship Award.
Jaime Garzón was a Colombian journalist, politician, comedian, and peace activist. He achieved popularity during the 1990s when he exhibited his unique political satire on Colombian television. He is also remembered for his work as a peace negotiator in the emancipation of FARC guerrillas' hostages. Jaime Garzón was murdered by right-wing paramilitary hitmen in 1999.
Rafael Núñez was a Colombian lawyer, writer, journalist, military man, and politician. He served as the President of the United States of Colombia on two occasions; from 1880 to 1882 and again from 1884 to 1886. He also served as the President of the Republic of Colombia on two occasions; from 1887 to 1888 and from 1892 to 1894.
Eduardo Santos Montejo was a leading Colombian politician and publisher. He is best remembered for his service as the President of Colombia from 1938 to 1942. Eduardo Santos Montejo also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs as well as the Governor of Santander for a brief period of time.
Guillermo Valencia was a Colombian poet, politician, and translator. A pioneer of modernism in his home country, Valencia was also a successful diplomat and statesman. He was one of the most important members of the Colombian Conservative Party.