About
César Augusto Gaviria Trujillo is a Colombian economist and politician who served as the President of Colombia from 1990 to 1994. He later became the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) from 1994 to 2004 and the National Director of the Colombian Liberal Party from 2005 to 2009. Gaviria is notable for summoning the Constituent Assembly of Colombia that enacted the Constitution of 1991, a pivotal moment in Colombian history.
Career Timeline
Elected President of Colombia
Becomes President, implementing economic reforms.
New Colombian Constitution
Oversees creation of a new constitution.
Secretary General of OAS
Leads the Organization of American States.
Director Colombian Liberal Party
Heads a major political party in Colombia.
Influential Political Figure
Remains active in Colombian and Latin American politics.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026