Rodolfo Hernández Suárez
Rodolfo Hernández Suárez (born 26 March 1945) is a Colombian politician, civil engineer, and businessman who is a senator-elect of Colombia.[1] He was mayor of Bucaramanga from 2016 until his resignation in 2019. He placed second in the first round of the 2022 Colombian presidential election and he was ultimately defeated by Gustavo Petro in the second round run-off election.[2] He is the owner of the company Constructora HG.[3]
Rodolfo Hernández Suárez | |
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Senator-elect of Colombia[lower-alpha 1] | |
Assuming office 20 July 2022 | |
Succeeding | Gustavo Petro |
Mayor of Bucaramanga | |
In office 1 January 2016 – 10 September 2019 | |
Preceded by | Luis Francisco Bohórquez |
Succeeded by | Juan Carlos Cárdenas Rey |
Personal details | |
Born | Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia | 26 March 1945
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (1992–1995) League of Anti-Corruption Governors |
Education | National University of Colombia |