María Consuelo Araújo
María Consuelo Araújo Castro (born 27 October 1971) is a Colombian politician. In 2006, she was appointed minister of foreign relations in the government of President Álvaro Uribe Vélez. She had been minister of culture from 2002 to 2006.
María Consuelo Araújo | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 7 August 2006 – 19 February 2007 | |
| President | Álvaro Uribe Vélez |
| Preceded by | Carolina Barco Isakson |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Araújo Perdomo |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 7 August 2002 – 25 January 2006 | |
| President | Álvaro Uribe Vélez |
| Preceded by | Aracely Morales López |
| Succeeded by | Elvira Cuervo Uribe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | María Consuelo Araújo Castro 27 October 1971 Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia |
| Spouse | Ricardo Mazalán |
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| Children | Susana Mazalán Araújo |
| Alma mater | Universidad Externado de Colombia |
| Profession | Economist |
On 19 February 2007, she resigned her ministerial portfolio[1] following the arrest of her brother, Senator Álvaro Araújo Castro, investigated and charged with giving support to paramilitary groups active in the country's ongoing internal conflict. Her father, Álvaro Araújo Noguera was under investigation for the same crimes.[2]
She recommended Fernando Araújo Perdomo (no relation) and he was appointed as new minister by the president.
She has been chief executive officer of Gran Colombia Gold Corp. since 20 August 2010.[3]
References
- "Colombian foreign minister quits". BBC News. 19 February 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2007.
- Muse, Toby (16 February 2007). "Colombia Won't Resign Despite Scandal". ABC News. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- "Maria Consuelo Araujo: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg. Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2016.