Yerney Pinillo
Second Gentleman of Colombia since 2022
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Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró (born c. 1986) is a Colombian lieutenant of the National Police of Colombia who has served as the second gentleman of Colombia since 2022 as the partner of Vice President Francia Márquez.[1][2][3][4]
1986 (age 39–40)
Yerney Pinillo | |
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Yerney Pinillo with Vice President Francia Márquez during the installation of Congress on 20 July 2024. | |
| Second Gentleman of Colombia | |
| Assumed role 7 August 2022 | |
| Vice President | Francia Márquez |
| Preceded by | Álvaro Rincón |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró 1986 (age 39–40) Buenaventura, Cauca Valley, Colombia |
| Party | Soy Porque Somos (2020-present) |
| Domestic partner | Francia Márquez (2020-present) |
| Relatives | Márquez family |
Residence | Vice Presidential House, Bogotá, D.C. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Colombia |
| Branch/service |  National Police of Colombia |
| Years of service | 2023–2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Born in Buenaventura, Cauca Valley. Pinillo is the first Afro-Colombian second gentleman in the entire history of Colombia.[5][6] In 2023 he graduated as a Professional Police Reserve Officer of the Colombian National Police.[7][8]
Second Gentleman of Colombia (2022-present)
On 7 August 2022, during the 32nd Colombian presidential inauguration, Yerney became the de facto Second Gentleman of Colombia.[9][10][11] Being the second man in the role and the first Afro-Colombian. As second gentleman, his role has been much more active than that of his predecessors. In May 2023, he accompanied his partner on his visits to Ghana, South Africa and Kenya.[12][13][14]
On 15 August 2023, he and his partner received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Vice Presidential House.[15][16] And on 18 August 2023, the Vice President, the Mayor of Cali, Alejandro Eder, and the First Lady of Cali, Taliana Vargas, joined in the farewell and gratitude.[17][18] On 20 July 2025, he accompanied the Vice President for the third consecutive year during the July 20th Parade, being described as the Vice President's unconditional supporter.[19] On September 2025, he accompanied the Vice President to Abuja, Nigeria, where they sought to strengthen diplomacy and economic relations between Nigeria and Colombia.[20][21][22]