| María Eugenia Rojas | |
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| Senator of Colombia | |
| In office 1966–1974 |
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| Member of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 1962–1964 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1932 Vélez, Santander, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | National Popular Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Samuel Moreno Diaz |
| Relations | Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (father) |
| Children | Samuel Moreno Rojas Néstor Iván Moreno Rojas |
| Alma mater | Trinity Washington University Tulane University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
María Eugenia Rojas Correa (born October 6, 1932) is a retired Colombian political figure, and daughter of former political-military authoritarian leader Gustavo Rojas Pinilla.[1] She was a member of the Colombian House of Representatives (1962–1964) and the Senate of Colombia (1966–1974). In 1974 she became the first woman to run for President in all of Latin America managing to get third place in representation of the National Popular Alliance, the party that she and her father helped create.
She is married to Samuel Moreno Díaz and has two sons, Samuel Moreno Rojas and Néstor Iván Moreno Rojas, who have both been involved in politics and are important figures in the political life of Colombia.