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'''Alvaro Uribe Velez''' (July 4th, 1952 - ) is the President of the Republic of [[Colombia]]. Alvaro Uribe was born in Medellin, capital of the department of Antioquia in Colombia.  Uribe holds a degree in law from the Universidad de Antioquia and a post-graduate degree in Management and Administration from Harvard University. From 1998 to 1999 after being awarded the [[Simon Bolivar]] fellowship by the British Council in Bogotá, he worked as an associate professor at Oxford University. Uribe has maintained a steadfast alliance with the United States. Uribe was elected as President in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, by large majorities.

'''Alvaro Uribe Velez''' (July 4th, 1952 - ) is an Ex-President of the Republic of [[Colombia]]. Alvaro Uribe was born in Medellin, capital of the department of Antioquia in Colombia.  Uribe holds a degree in law from the Universidad de Antioquia and a post-graduate degree in Management and Administration from Harvard University. From 1998 to 1999 after being awarded the [[Simon Bolivar]] fellowship by the British Council in Bogotá, he worked as an associate professor at Oxford University. Uribe has maintained a steadfast alliance with the United States. Uribe was elected as President in 2002 and re-elected in 2006, by large majorities.

==Early career==

==Early career==

{{cquote|'''''As President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe has championed the rule of law in a country that endured decades of violence at the hands of illegal armed groups. He has demonstrated a deep commitment to the prosperity of Colombia's people, and his bold policies have spread democratic values and established the foundation for lasting peace throughout Colombia. He has been a courageous partner of the United States. And under his leadership, Colombia has become a model for countries seeking reconciliation and the establishment of a society based on respect for human dignity. The United States honors Alvaro Uribe Velez for his commitment to freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.'''''}}

{{cquote|'''''As President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe has championed the rule of law in a country that endured decades of violence at the hands of illegal armed groups. He has demonstrated a deep commitment to the prosperity of Colombia's people, and his bold policies have spread democratic values and established the foundation for lasting peace throughout Colombia. He has been a courageous partner of the United States. And under his leadership, Colombia has become a model for countries seeking reconciliation and the establishment of a society based on respect for human dignity. The United States honors Alvaro Uribe Velez for his commitment to freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.'''''}}

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