Adriana Magali Matiz Vargas
ColombiapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Adriana Magali Matiz Vargas is a Colombian lawyer and politician who made history as the first female governor of Tolima, serving since 2020. With over two decades of public service experience, she began her career in the Departmental Comptroller's Office and rose through various governmental roles before entering politics. Matiz is known for her strong advocacy for women's representation and community safety, particularly in the face of rising violence and security challenges in her region. Her outspoken criticism of national policies during a recent governors' summit garnered significant media attention.
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Adriana Matiz, the governor of Tolima, reported a drone attack against the town hall of Rioblanco.
Reportan ataque con dron contra alcaldía de Rioblanco, TolimaColombia· 2026-08-09
Adriana Magali Matiz, the governor of Tolima, expressed her frustration over not being given a voice during an official event attended by President Gustavo Petro.
'No nos tuvieron en cuenta para nada'Colombia· 2026-02-12
Adriana Magali Matiz Vargas is the governor of Tolima who was ordered to be arrested for not complying with a court ruling.
Juez ordena arresto de la gobernadora del Tolima, Adriana Matiz, y a su secretario de Educación: esta es la razónColombia· 2025-05-13
Adriana Magali Matiz is the first female governor of Tolima and has been vocal about the security issues in her department.
Gobernadora del Tolima habla de los problemas el departamentoColombia· 2025-05-05