María Consuelo Araújo
| María Consuelo Araújo Castro | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia | |
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In office 7 August 2006 – 19 February 2007 | |
| President | Álvaro Uribe Vélez |
| Preceded by | Carolina Barco Isakson |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Araújo Perdomo |
| 6th Minister of Culture of Colombia | |
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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 |
27 October 1971 Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Spouse(s) | Ricardo Mazalán |
| Relations |
Álvaro Araújo Noguera (father) Álvaro Araújo Castro (brother) Consuelo Araújo Noguera (aunt) Hernando Molina Araujo (cousin) |
| Children | Susana Mazalán Araújo |
| Alma mater | Universidad Externado de Colombia |
| Profession | Economist |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
María Consuelo Araújo Castro (born 27 October 1971) is a Colombian politician. In 2006 she was appointed Minister of Foreign Relations of the government of President Álvaro Uribe Vélez. She had previously served as Minister of Culture from 2002 to 2006.
On 19 February 2007, she resigned her ministerial portfolio[1] following the arrest of her brother, Senator Álvaro Araújo Castro, investigated and condenated as co-author of support to paramilitary groups active in the country's ongoing internal conflict. Her father, Álvaro Araújo Noguera is under investigation for the same crimes.[2]
She recommended Fernando Araújo Perdomo (no relation) and he was appointed as new Minister by the President.
Maria Consuela Araujo has been Chief Executive Officer of Gran Colombia Gold Corp. since August 20, 2010. [3]
References
- ↑ "Colombian foreign minister quits". BBC News. 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
- ↑ Muse, Toby (February 16, 2007). "Colombia Won't Resign Despite Scandal". ABC News.
- ↑ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=110171196&ticker=GCM:CN