Ernesto Samper
(Redirected from Ernesto Samper Pizano)
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| Order: | 41st president |
| Term of Office: | August 7, 1994-August 7, 1998 |
| Predecessor: | César Gaviria Trujillo |
| Successor: | Andrés Pastrana Arango |
| Date of Birth: | August 3, 1950 |
| Place of Birth: | Bogotá |
| First lady: | Jacquin Strouss de Samper |
| Profession: | Lawyer, Economist |
| Political party: | Liberal |
| Vice president: | Humberto de la Calle |
Ernesto Samper Pizano (born 3 August 1950 in Bogotá) is a Colombian politician. He served as the President of Colombia from 7 August 1994 to 7 August 1998, representing the Liberal Party. He was accused shortly after his presidential victory by his opponent and future successor, Andrés Pastrana Arango, of having received campaign donations from the Cali cartel.
| Preceded by: César Gaviria Trujillo 1990–1994 |
President of Colombia 1994–1998 |
Succeeded by: Andrés Pastrana Arango 1998–2002 |
Categories: Politician stubs | Presidents of Colombia | 1950 births