Misael Pastrana Borrero
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| Misael Pastrana | |
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| In office August 7, 1970 – August 7, 1974 |
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| Preceded by | Carlos Lleras |
| Succeeded by | Alfonso López Michelsen |
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| Born | November 13, 1923 Neiva, Huila |
| Died | August 21, 1997 Bogotá D.C |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
Misael Pastrana Borrero (November 14, 1923, Neiva, Huila Department, Colombia – August 21, 1997, Santa Fe de Bogotá) was a Conservative Party politician and president of Colombia from 1970 to 1974, the last presidential period of the National Front. Misael Pastrana became President after a close election campaign against Gen. Gustavo Rojas-Pinilla, a former dictator. Mr. Pastrana's term is generally known for protecting the rights of large landowners and encouraging housing construction as an engine of growth. A law passed in 1973 barred the Government from expropriating land without the owner's consent. His administration also gave financial incentives to commercial agriculture, which created jobs and greatly improved farm wages.
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Pastrana married Maria Cristina Arango, with whom he had three sons and daughter. One son, Andrés Pastrana eventually became president. He died on August 21, 1997, in Bogotá at the age of 73.[1]
| Preceded by Carlos Lleras |
President of Colombia 1970–1974 |
Succeeded by Alfonso López Michelsen |
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