| Alan Edmundo Jara Urzola | |
|---|---|
| 29th Governor of Meta Department | |
| In office January 1, 1998 – December 31, 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Alfonso Ortiz Bautista |
| Succeeded by | Luis Carlos Torres Rueda |
| 25th Governor of Meta Department | |
| In office Mayo 1, 1990 – June 9, 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Plinio Hernán Castro Castro |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Fernández |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1957 Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Claudia Rugeles |
| Children | Alan Felipe Jara Rugeles |
| Alma mater | Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (BESc, MESc) |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Alan Edmundo Jara Urzola (born on July 17, 1957) is a Colombian civil engineer, and former Governor of the Department of Meta. He was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on July 15, 2001, and remained in captivity until he was released on February 3, 2009.[1]