José Manuel Restrepo

José Manuel Restrepo

Colombia ColombiapoliticianMaleb. 19686.4Global Dominance: 0.02%

José Manuel Restrepo is a prominent Colombian economist and academic, currently serving as the rector of the University EIA. He has held significant government positions, including Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, as well as Minister of Finance. Restrepo is known for his expertise in fiscal policy and economic regulation, and he has been vocal about the challenges facing Colombia's fiscal rule compliance. In recent discussions, he expressed concerns over the government's interpretation of certain fiscal transactions, emphasizing the potential long-term risks to the country's financial credibility.

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José Manuel Restrepo informed that multilateral organizations have made $1.3 billion available to Colombia for emergency assistance.

Gobierno de Abelardo De La Espriella decreta tres días de duelo nacional por víctimas del terremoto del 10 de agosto
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-12
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The Vice President of Colombia, José Manuel Restrepo, launched the campaign #ColombiaUnSoloCorazón to support families affected by the earthquake.

¿Cómo enviar ayudas para los damnificados por el terremoto de 7,4 en Chocó?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-11
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José Manuel Restrepo, the Colombian vice president, announced donations from the World Bank and BID for disaster relief.

¿Cuánto tiempo duró el terremoto en Colombia este 10 de agosto? Esto se sabe
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-11
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The vice president José Manuel Restrepo has arrived in Manizales to address the crisis following the earthquake.

estas son las identidades de las cinco personas muertas en Manizales tras fuerte terremoto
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-11
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José Manuel Restrepo is the vice president who arrived in Manizales to assist with the emergency response.

las medidas anunciadas por el mandatario
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-11
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José Manuel Restrepo is the Vice President of Colombia who visited Manizales to oversee the response to the earthquake.

Colombia se moviliza por las víctimas del terremoto más devastador en 27 años
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-11
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José Manuel Restrepo reported that the number of people deceased reached 132 and the injured exceeded 570.

Temblor hoy en Colombia| Reportan seguidilla de nuevas réplicas la noche de este 10 de agosto de terremoto de 7,4 en Colombia: epicentro y profundidad
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-11
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José Manuel Restrepo is the Colombian vice president who announced donations from the World Bank and BID for earthquake relief.

Terremoto en Colombia suma 132 muertos y más de 570 heridos
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-11
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José Manuel Restrepo is the Vice President of Colombia who is attending the emergency caused by the earthquake.

El vicepresidente José Manuel Restrepo aterriza en el departamento de Caldas para atender la emergencia ocasionada por el terremoto
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-10
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José Manuel Restrepo was on his way to meet with President Abelardo De La Espriella to coordinate the response to the earthquake.

Fuerte terremoto de 7,4 sacudió al país
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-10
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José Manuel Restrepo, the vice president of the Colombian government, expressed solidarity for the affected families.

De la Espriella convoca un comité de emergencia para atender daños causados por terremoto
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-10
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The vice president of the Colombian government, José Manuel Restrepo, also spoke out about the emergency and offered his solidarity to affected families.

Terremoto en Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella convoca a un comité de emergencia para atender los daños tras sismo últimas
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-08-10
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José Manuel Restrepo is seen as a key figure in the reinstitutionalization of the presidency.

Pedro Medellín / Entrevista Mauricio Reina
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-09
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José Manuel Restrepo is the Vice President of Colombia and has taken on a key role in the transition government.

¿por qué su figura en la Vicepresidencia es tan importante?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-09
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José Manuel Restrepo was inaugurated as the vice president alongside Abelardo de la Espriella.

3 momentos que marcaron la posesión de Abelardo de la Espriella como presidente de Colombia
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-08-08
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José Manuel Restrepo is the vice president who congratulated the new cabinet members.

Abelardo De La Espriella posesionó a los 18 ministros que lo acompañarán durante su administración como nuevo presidente de Colombia
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-08
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José Manuel Restrepo assumed the role of Vice President of Colombia during the inauguration ceremony.

Posesión de Abelardo De La Espriella como nuevo presidente de Colombia
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-08
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José Manuel Restrepo is recognized for his experience in state management and is the vice president under Abelardo de la Espriella.

Abelardo de la Espriella y sus desafíos en Colombia: “Quiere aplicar la mano dura, pero la situación no es tan fácil por el país que deja Petro”
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-08-07
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José Manuel Restrepo announced plans to travel to Israel with a delegation of ministers to strengthen bilateral relations.

Ministro de Defensa israelí, Itamar Ben Gvir, invita a Abelardo de la Espriella a visitar las cárceles en Israel para replicar el modelo en Colombia
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-07
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