President of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia explained

Post:President
Body:the Chamber of Representatives
Flag:Flag of Colombia.svg
Flagsize:130
Flagcaption:Flag of Colombia
Insignia:Cámara de Representantes de Colombia.svg
Insigniasize:120
Insigniacaption:Seal of the Chamber of Representatives
Incumbent:Jaime Salamanca
Incumbentsince:20 July 2024
Department:Chamber of Representatives of Colombia
Style:
Status:Presiding officer
Seat:National Capitol, Bogota
Nominator:Major parties (normally)
Appointer:Chamber of Representatives
Termlength:One legislative year
Constituting Instrument:Constitution of Colombia
First:Pedro Gual Escandon
Deputy:First Vice President
Second Vice President

The president of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia commonly known as the president of the Chamber is the highest authority of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia. The office was established in 1811 by the First National Congress of Colombia.

It is third on the presidential line of succession after the vice president and the president of the senate.[1]

The office is currently held by Jaime Salamanca of the Green Alliance He was elected on 20 July 2024.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Los penosos números de la Comisión de Acusaciones. Semana. 5 March 2015.