Jorge Rojas (politician)
Colombian diplomat and politician
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Jorge Enrique Rojas (born c. 1958) is a Colombian political scientist, diplomat, journalist, professor, and human rights defender who served as general director of the Administrative department of the presidency from January to February 2025 during the Petro administration.[1][2][3]
Jorge Rojas | |
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Rojas in 2025 | |
| General Director of Administrative Department of the Presidency | |
| In office January 29, 2025 – February 5, 2025 | |
| President | Gustavo Petro |
| Preceded by | Laura Sarabia |
| Succeeded by | Angie Rodríguez |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office June 6, 2024 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Gustavo Petro |
| Preceded by | Daniel García-Peña |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Ávila |
| Ambassador of Colombia to Belgium and Luxembourg | |
| In office September 21, 2023 – July 2, 2024 | |
| President | Gustavo Petro |
| Preceded by | Hernán Cuervo |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Pardo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodríguez 1957 or 1958 (age 67–68) Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, Colombia |
| Party | Humane Colombia (2012-2025) |
Other political affiliations | Historic Pact for Colombia (2020-2025) |
| Alma mater | University of Córdoba |
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Born in Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, Rojas holds the record for the shortest-serving cabinet-level agency official, serving only seven days.[4]
