Mauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas

Paraguay ParaguaypoliticianMaleb. 19606.5Global Dominance: 0.00%

Mauricio Cárdenas is a Colombian economist and politician who served as the Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Colombia from 2012 to 2018. He is known for his expertise in fiscal policy and has held various prominent roles in the Colombian government, focusing on economic reforms and international financial relations. Recently, he was in the news for expressing concerns about the potential impact of the U.S. government's funding cuts on Colombia's social programs and fiscal stability in light of the Trump administration's decision to freeze aid, which could jeopardize crucial assistance for vulnerable communities.

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Mauricio Cárdenas, the former Minister of Finance, discusses the economic challenges facing Colombia and proposes significant budget cuts.

Mauricio Cárdenas / La entrevista de María Isabel Rueda
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-22
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Mauricio Cárdenas criticized Petro for showing his vote publicly.

Críticas a Petro por mostrar su voto por Iván Cepeda al inicio de la jornada electoral - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-06-01
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Mauricio Cárdenas is mentioned as one of the candidates in the Gran Consulta.

‘Cambiemos la forma de hacer política y de gobernar’
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-03-05
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Mauricio Cárdenas emphasized the need to reduce government spending to avoid new taxes and address the fiscal deficit.

seguridad, salud y economía, las claves
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-26
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Mauricio Cárdenas responded that he will cut public spending to adjust government finances.

estas son las propuestas económicas de los candidatos en el primer debate presidencial
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-26
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Mauricio Cárdenas proposed an economic support program for vulnerable families during the debate.

las propuestas de los candidatos de la Gran Consulta en el primer debate presidencial
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-26
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Mauricio Cárdenas is a participant in the 'Gran Consulta' for Colombia.

'Sabemos que el camino es la unión'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-16
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Mauricio Cárdenas is a former minister in the Santos government and a member of the coalition.

'Nació el Uribe-Duque-Santismo
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-21
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