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Iván Duque Márquez ODB ODSC OSP GOM CYC OSC OMDSM GColIH (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [iˈβan ˈduke ˈmaɾkes]; born 1 August 1976)[1] is a Colombian politician and lawyer who served as the president of Colombia from 2018 to 2022. He was elected as the candidate from the Democratic Centre Party in the 2018 Colombian presidential election.[2] Backed by his mentor, former president and powerful senator Álvaro Uribe, he was elected despite having been relatively unknown a year before the election.[3] He ran on a platform that included opposing Juan Manuel Santos' peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group. After Duque's term came to an end, he was succeeded by Gustavo Petro on 7 August 2022, after Petro won the runoff round in the 2022 Colombian presidential election.

Key Information

Despite personally opposing the peace agreement with the FARC, Duque did not cancel it when in office. During the Venezuelan refugee crisis, Duque had an open door policy toward Venezuelans, allowing them to settle in the country and allowing around 1.7 million refugees to gain protected status in Venezuela. Another major issue that spanned part of his term was the COVID-19 pandemic in Colombia. His rule was marked by protests, the 2019–2020 Colombian protests caused by those who opposed corruption and income inequality, as well as the 2021 Colombian protests against a proposed tax measure. His approval rating had declined, being as low as 30% in his last year in office.[4]

Life and career

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Duque was born in Bogotá to a wealthy political family originally from the Colombian town of Gómez Plata, Antioquia. He is the son of Juliana Márquez Tono (born 1950), a political scientist and Iván Duque Escobar (1937–2016), a powerful local political leader who was Governor of Antioquia, auditor in the United Nations, Minister of Mines and Energy, and head of the National Registry of Civil Status in the Government of Andrés Pastrana.[5] Duque's siblings are Andrés and María Paula Duque.[6]

Duque attended Colegio Rochester but obtained his high-school diploma from Colegio Winston-Salem in Bogota. He graduated in 2000 with a law degree from Sergio Arboleda University in Bogotá.[7] He holds a LLM in International economic law from American University and a Masters in Public Policy Management from Georgetown University, Washington D.C.

He began his professional career in 1999 as a consultant in CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and later served as an advisor at the Colombian Ministry of Finance and Public Credit during the government of Andrés Pastrana (1998–2002).

Subsequently, he was appointed by Juan Manuel Santos, future president and then-Minister of Finance, as one of Colombia's representatives at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a post he held between 2001 and 2013. There he served as chief of the Division of Culture, Solidarity, and Creativity.[8]

Duque also served as international advisor of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez. Between 2010 and 2011, he was a consultant at the United Nations (UN) in the Panel of Inquiry appointed by the Secretary-General for the Incident of the Gaza Flotilla that occurred on 31 May 2010, between Israel and Turkey, known as Mavi Marmara.[9]

Political background

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Duque returned to Colombia to become a candidate for the Senate in the legislative elections of 2014, for the Partido Centro Democrático (Democratic Center Party) which split away from the ruling governing party after Juan Manuel Santos opened peace negotiations with the FARC. This new party campaigned against the new peace agreement and the Santos Government, and was led by right wing former president Uribe.[10]

Uribe created his own political party and presented himself and a list of hand-picked political allies as candidates for the office of Congressman in a closed list, which meant that people could not vote for an individual congressman but had to vote for the party as a whole in both the upper and lower chamber elections. Duque was included in the number seven spot of the closed off list for the Senate and thus was elected senator.[citation needed]

During his time as a senator, he was the author of four laws:

  • Law 1822 of 4 January 2017,[11] increasing the maternity leave from 14 to 18 weeks, so mothers could spend more time with their newborn children, a benefit that was also extended to adoptive mothers.
  • Law 1831 of 2 May 2017,[12] for the availability of defibrillators in public facilities and places of high public influx, to save lives, since heart attacks are the leading cause of death in Colombia.
  • Law 1809 of 29 September 2016,[13] for the use of advanced severance payments for educational insurance, so that more families can send their children to the university.
  • Law 1834 of 23 May 2017,[14] the "Orange Law" for the promotion, development and protection of the creative and cultural industries.

2018 presidential election

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See also: 2018 Colombian presidential election

On 10 December 2017, Duque was nominated by his party as its candidate for President of Colombia. He won the nomination through a system of surveys conducted by the party, with a 29.47% favorability compared to the other two candidates: Carlos Holmes Trujillo who obtained 20.15%, and Rafael Nieto with 20.06%. In January 2018, it was announced that the center-right coalition would participate in the Grand Primary for Colombia – an interparty consultation – with Duque as its candidate confronting Marta Lucía Ramírez (civil-center right movement) and Alejandro Ordóñez (right wing civil movement).[15] On 11 March 2018, Duque won the primary with more than 4 million votes. Ramírez was second, with just over 1.5 million votes, and Ordóñez came third with 385,000 votes. During his speech, Duque thanked the support of Colombians at the polls and announced Marta Lucía Ramírez as his running mate in the elections.[16]

On 27 May 2018, Duque earned the most votes in the first round of the presidential election with over 39% of the vote. Duque was elected President of Colombia on 17 June 2018 after defeating Gustavo Petro 54% to 42% in the second round.[17]

Presidency (2018–2022)

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Main article: Presidency of Iván Duque
Duque (left) shakes hands with Argentinian President Mauricio Macri in August 2018

Duque was sworn in on 7 August 2018 at Bogotá's Bolívar Square.[18] Duque's government prioritized legality and entrepreneurship, among other areas.[19]

In 2020, after the drug lord "Ñeñe" Hernandez was murdered in Brazil, some audios of him conspiring to give money to Duque's party in order to buy votes for his election were published in what is known as the "Ñeñepolítica".[20][21]

Duque's term concluded on 7 August 2022 and he was succeeded by Gustavo Petro.[22]

Domestic policy

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Opposed to the peace agreement signed in 2016 with the FARC guerrilla group, Duque, nevertheless stated at the time of his election that he had no intention of "smashing it to bits". As president, he tried to eliminate certain points of the agreement. His government sought to weaken the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and cut the budget of the Truth Commission and the Unit for the Search for Disappeared Persons by 30%. The government also promoted generals involved in extrajudicial executions (see : "False positives" scandal), appoints controversial figures to key positions and halts negotiations with the other guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army (ELN).[23]

Through its National Development Plan 2018–2022, the Colombian government planned to revive the country's gold and copper markets. In addition, 161 new oil drilling sites were planned for 2022, four times more than the 46 existing in 2018. Hydraulic fracturing was legalised in 2019. The plan was widely criticised by environmentalists, who considered it dangerous for the environment and the climate, and offering the country's non-renewable resources to foreign multinationals. The share of extraction profits paid to the state has dropped to 0.4% for gold and silver, and 3.27% for open-cast coal mines. The plan also threatened indigenous communities, whose territories and resources were under threat. In mid-2019 the Pan-American Highway was blocked for several weeks by the mobilisation of thousands of indigenous people in the department of Cauca.[24]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colombian government created the "Prevention and Action" television programme, in which Duque communicated with citizens through a national network, with the Colombian public and private media, broadcasting every day at 6pm.[25] The program enjoyed great popularity initially, since it was shown as an effective means to timely communicate the news about the measures used to contain the spread COVID-19. His approval rating increased at the start of the pandemic, as a result. However, the program was extended over time and lost popularity, as there were no constant news about the pandemic; the program mutated to a space where Duque talked to the public, however the program continued during the start of the 2021 protests, Duque continued to present the television program, which generated strong criticism. By May 2021, as protests continue and the unemployment was out of control, the programme ended.

In 2020, the defence minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo died of COVID-19, and was replaced by Diego Molano.[26] As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, GDP in Colombia decreased by 6.8% in 2020, the worst drop in the country's GDP in history.[27]

Public safety

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Insecurity in Colombia has increased during Iván Duque's presidency.[28] In four years there have been more than 260 massacres that have left more than 1,100 people dead.[citation needed] Violence against social leaders in the territories has increased substantially. As of 4 June 2022, 930 social leaders had been assassinated.[citation needed] In addition, 245 former FARC combatants who took advantage of the Peace Accords have been assassinated during the Duque government.[citation needed]

War on drugs

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Duque made the war on drugs a central issue of his presidency and called his country "a partner for all of the Western Hemisphere in the fight against drugs."[29][30] Despite his efforts, however, cocaine production reached record highs during his presidency.[31] With a potential output of 1,400 metric tons in 2022 according to the UN, Colombia remained the world's leading producer of the drug.[32]

Protests

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The 2019–2020 Colombian protests were a collection of protests that have occurred since 21 November 2019.[33] Hundreds of thousands of Colombians demonstrated to support the Colombian peace process and against the Duque government.[33][34][35] Demonstrators criticise also the government's desire to make the labour market more flexible, to reduce the public pension fund in favour of private entities and to raise the retirement age . The unions also protested against the tax reform aimed at reducing the taxes paid by companies and against the planned privatisation of public companies such as the oil company Ecopetrol and the electricity company Cenit. The army was deployed in the main cities of the country and a curfew was introduced.[36] The unpopularity rate of Iván Duque reached almost 70%.[37]

The 2021 Colombian protests began on 28 April 2021 against increased taxes proposed by the Duque government amid the pandemic.[38]

Venezuelan refugee crisis

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Further information: Venezuelan refugee crisis

The Presidency of Ivan Duque has continued the policies of his predecessor Juan Manuel Santos in regards to immigration and the Venezuelan refugee crisis. Ivan Duque's government has been a vocal supporter for the refugees at the United Nations and has provided aid, schooling and health care for many, and has been a vocal critic of other South American countries closing of doors to Venezuelan refugees.[39]

In 2018, Duque dedicated 0.5% of government spending to supporting refugees accounting for about 20% of Colombia's budget short fall, despite opposition.[40] In response to this criticism on a televised address Duque stated: "For those who want to make from xenophobia a political path, we adopt the path of brotherhood, for those who want to outcast or discriminate against migrants, we stand up today ... to say that we are going to take them in and we are going to support them during difficult times."

Duque's policies regarding this issue have received repeated praise from international humanitarian organizations for its efforts to legalize, formalize and offer assistance to refugees, and the Atlantic has noted that it has set the bar welcoming refugees. A representative from the International Rescue Committee has noted that: "[she has] never seen a government trying this hard to register people and leave the borders open. Unfortunately," she added "the scale of this crisis, and the speed at which it changes, is more than Colombia can handle."[41] His decision to provide temporary protected legal status to nearly 1.7 million Venezuelan migrants drew praise from leaders around the world.[42]

Foreign policy

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Duque and his wife María Juliana Ruiz Sandoval with U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in 2019
Duque with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem, 8 November 2021
Duque with U.S. President Joe Biden in 2022

Duque pursued very close relations with the Trump administration in the United States and supported its projects in Colombia and Latin America.[43] In return, Colombia benefited from U.S. military support and increased foreign aid funds.[44]

Duque described the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro as dictatorial and supported the Trump administration's efforts for regime change, recognizing Juan Guaido as interim president and encouraging the country's military to back the Guaido government.[45]

Duque's government welcomed the removal of Bolivian President Evo Morales during the 2019 Bolivian political crisis, and was accused of interference in the Ecuadorian elections of 2021 by accusing the left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz of being financed by the Colombian guerrilla group ELN.[43]

Despite his party supporting Donald Trump during the 2020 US presidential election, Duque maintained very good relations under the presidency of Joe Biden. The Biden administration showed signs of favoring right-wing candidates in the Colombian presidential election of 2022: senior US diplomats spoke to the press about alleged Russian, Cuban and Venezuelan interference in the election in favor of leftist candidate Gustavo Petro, while US officials avoided meeting Petro before the election while meeting other candidates.[43]

Duque condemned the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine and considered the invasion a violation of international law and the United Nations charter.[46]

Criminal investigation

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Following the publication of alleged evidence in March 2018 that Duque's political party conspired with the drug trafficking organization of Marquitos Figueroa to commit fraud in the presidential election,[47] Congress's Accusations Committee and the National Electoral Council opened an investigation into his alleged role in the fraud.[48] The Supreme Court opened a criminal investigation into his political sponsor, right-wing former President Álvaro Uribe,[49] who is already being investigated for alleged witness fraud and bribery.

After the presidency

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Two days after the end of his presidency, he was named a "distinguished fellow" at the influential Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., a U.S. government-funded think tank with a monthly salary of $10,000.[43]

He supported far-right candidate Javier Milei, who was elected, in the 2023 Argentine general election.[50]

He is now an amateur DJ and according to the djloversclub instagram account. It has been rumored that the former President will be making his professional debut at the annual Miami Music week in 2026 in Miami, Florida.

Published books

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Iván Duque is the author of the books Monetary Sins (2007), Machiavelli in Colombia (2010),[51] Orange Effect (2015), IndignAcción (IndignAction) (2017), The Future is at the Center (2018) Archaeology of My Father (2018), Humanism Matters (2019), The Road to Zero (2021) and is co-author of the book The Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity (2013).[52][53]

Duque has also been an Op-Ed contributor to several newspapers: El Colombiano, from Medellín; Portafolio and El Tiempo from Casa Editorial El Tiempo in Bogotá; and El País in Spain.

Personal life

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Duque is Roman Catholic. He is married to María Juliana Ruiz Sandoval, with whom he has three children: Luciana, Matías, and Eloísa.[54]

Awards

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Honours

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Coat of arms of Duque as Knight of the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic.

National honours

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Foreign honours

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References

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Iván Duque Márquez (born 1 August 1976) is a Colombian lawyer, politician, and former president who served as the 33rd President of Colombia from 7 August 2018 to 7 August 2022. Elected at age 41 as the youngest president in Colombia's modern history, he represented the center-right Democratic Center party, founded by former president Álvaro Uribe, and won a narrow runoff victory with 54% of the vote against leftist candidate Gustavo Petro in free and fair elections observed as the most peaceful in decades. Duque holds a law degree from Sergio Arboleda University, a master's in international from , and advanced studies in from Los Andes University. Prior to his presidency, his career included roles as an advisor in Colombia's and senior positions at the , where he negotiated over $8.5 billion in credit for and promoted through initiatives like "The Orange Economy." As a senator from 2014 to 2018, he focused on and opposition to aspects of the 2016 FARC accord perceived as lenient on former combatants. During his term, Duque prioritized environmental conservation, expanding protected areas to cover 34% of Colombia's territory and reducing rates by 19% through international partnerships. His administration implemented large-scale social support amid the and strengthened ties with the , culminating in Colombia's designation as a major non-NATO ally. However, his faced nationwide protests in over proposed tax reforms and inequality, drawing criticism for police responses despite commitments to dialogue and reform. Duque's approach emphasized reinforcing security against dissident groups while seeking modifications to peace implementation mechanisms to address concerns over .

Early Life and Education

Family and Upbringing

Iván Duque Márquez was born on August 1, 1976, in , , to a well-established with deep roots in . His father, Iván Duque Escobar (1937–2016), was a , , and seasoned originally from Gómez Plata, Antioquia, who held key positions including governor of Antioquia from 1981 to 1982 and minister of mines and energy from 1985 to 1986 under the administration of President . His mother, Juliana Márquez Tono, is a political scientist with ties to the Tolima , contributing to the family's engagement with public affairs. Duque has a , Andrés Duque Márquez (born 1980), with whom he grew up closely, and a half-sister, María Paula Duque, from his father's earlier . The family relocated from to during Duque's early years, immersing him in Antioquia's political and cultural milieu amid his father's rising influence in regional and national governance. This upbringing in a politically active household, characterized by his parents' professional commitments to , , and administration, fostered an early exposure to dynamics, though Duque himself pursued formal later in life.

Academic Background and Early Influences

Duque obtained his undergraduate law degree from Universidad Sergio Arboleda in , , graduating in 2000; during his studies there, he specialized in and . Following his legal education, Duque pursued advanced studies in the United States, earning a in from and a in and public management from . These programs emphasized international economic frameworks and policy administration, aligning with his subsequent focus on development finance and governance. Duque's early intellectual influences drew from historical leaders such as , whose vision of regional independence informed his perspectives on sovereignty, and , whose emphasis on resolute leadership amid crisis shaped his approach to challenges. His exposure to bilingual schooling in during childhood further fostered an early appreciation for global affairs and multilingual proficiency, contributing to his pursuit of international studies.

Pre-Political Career

Professional Experience at the

Duque joined the (IDB) in , in 2001, initially serving in advisory capacities focused on Latin American countries including , , and . As a senior advisor to the executive directorate representing these nations, his responsibilities encompassed facilitating financial and development initiatives tailored to regional economic challenges. He remained in these roles through 2010, contributing to the bank's operations in areas such as financing and policy advisory for member states. In 2011, Duque returned to the IDB as head of the Culture, Creativity, and Solidarity Division, a position he held until 2013. In this leadership role, he oversaw programs promoting , cultural industries, and community-driven development projects across the . The division emphasized leveraging creative sectors for and economic inclusion, aligning with the IDB's broader mandate to foster sustainable growth in borrowing member countries. His tenure involved coordinating multilateral efforts to integrate cultural policies into development agendas, including support for initiatives in creative economies and solidarity-based enterprises.

Return to Colombia and Initial Public Engagement

After concluding his 12-year tenure at the in 2013, where he had advanced to roles such as special advisor to the bank's presidency and head of its Culture, Creativity, and Solidarity Division, Iván Duque returned to to enter the political arena. His decision reflected a shift from international financial advisory to domestic , motivated by alignment with conservative opposition forces amid growing debates over and . Upon his return, Duque joined the Centro Democrático party, founded in October 2013 by former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez as a platform opposing President Juan Manuel Santos' administration, particularly its negotiations with the FARC insurgency. This marked his initial foray into public engagement, where he positioned himself as a proponent of market-oriented reforms, strengthened , and skepticism toward the , arguing it risked conceding too much to armed groups without sufficient guarantees for victims and state authority. Duque actively participated in party activities, including public forums and media appearances, to build visibility ahead of the March 2014 legislative elections. In the elections, Duque secured a seat with over 55,000 votes as a Centro Democrático candidate, topping the party's list and entering as one of its founding members. His campaign emphasized fiscal responsibility, measures, and continuity of Uribe-era policies, gaining traction among voters disillusioned with rising violence and perceived governmental leniency toward guerrillas. This early political involvement established Duque as a rising voice in Colombia's center-right opposition, setting the stage for his subsequent national prominence.

Political Rise

Senatorial Term (2014–2018)

Iván Duque was elected to the Colombian Senate in the legislative elections held on March 9, 2014, as part of the closed list of the Democratic Center party, founded by former President , which secured 20 seats nationwide. Duque ranked prominently on the list, receiving over 221,000 personal votes, reflecting strong support among voters favoring opposition to the administration of President . He assumed office on , 2014, and served until resigning in 2018 to pursue the presidency. As a senator aligned with the Democratic Center's center-right platform emphasizing fiscal responsibility, entrepreneurship, and security, Duque positioned himself in opposition to Santos's policies, particularly critiquing the fiscal deficits and the negotiations with the FARC guerrilla group. He participated in debates highlighting the risks of the peace accord, arguing it insufficiently addressed victim reparations and judicial for former combatants, and supported the party's "No" campaign in the October 2016 plebiscite, which narrowly rejected the initial agreement. Duque also advocated for economic reforms to reduce taxes, combat evasion, and promote innovation, co-authoring initiatives to leverage severance funds (cesantías) for family education and support agricultural financing. Duque authored or co-authored several bills that became law, focusing on social welfare, , and . He co-led the effort to extend paid maternity leave from 14 to 18 weeks via legislative reforms implemented in 2017, benefiting over 286,000 children in the first year by enhancing support for working mothers. In June 2016, his project modifying Article 102 of the Substantive Labor Code was approved as Law 1809, allowing workers to allocate cesantías toward descendants' education, including preschool, formal schooling, and university insurance up to the third degree of . He promoted Law 1822 of 2017, mandating automated external defibrillators in public spaces and transport to improve response and save lives from cardiac arrests. Additionally, as co-author of the "Ley Naranja" (Law 1834 of 2017), he advanced protections for the creative , fostering cultural industries and job creation through incentives for innovation in , media, and sectors. His legislative efforts earned recognition as Colombia's top senator for two consecutive years, based on productivity metrics from independent evaluations, amid the Democratic Center's broader success in passing 10 laws and blocking perceived fiscally irresponsible government measures. Duque's term solidified his profile as a proponent of market-oriented policies and family support, laying groundwork for his presidential bid while contributing to the party's opposition strategy against rising illicit crops and security challenges.

Ideological Foundations and Party Affiliation

Iván Duque's political affiliation centers on the Centro Democrático party, a conservative organization founded on October 20, 2013, by former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez to perpetuate his influence after completing two terms in office. The party emerged as a vehicle for uribismo, an ideological movement emphasizing "democratic security" policies that prioritize military and police strengthening to combat insurgency and crime, alongside economic liberalization to attract investment and reduce state intervention. Duque aligned with Centro Democrático early in his political ascent, securing election to the Senate in March 2014 with over 230,000 votes as the party's candidate, where he advocated for revisions to the 2016 FARC peace accord to address perceived judicial leniency toward former combatants. Ideologically, Duque embodies center-right tenets rooted in uribismo's causal emphasis on institutional strength and market incentives as antidotes to Colombia's historical and . His positions include support for fiscal to curb public spending—evidenced by his 2018 campaign pledge to cap government expenditures—and a hardline approach to narcotrafficking, favoring aerial fumigation resumption and extraditions over negotiated amnesties. He critiqued socialist influences in the region, particularly Venezuela's regime under , which he labeled dictatorial, aligning with U.S.-backed efforts for democratic transitions. While some media outlets portray Centro Democrático's stance as far-right due to its rejection of expansive peace concessions, Duque framed his worldview around legalidad (), seguridad (), and oportunidad (opportunity through ), drawing from empirical successes of Uribe's 2002–2010 era, when rates fell from 70 to 33 per 100,000 inhabitants via targeted . Duque's foundations reflect a rejection of leftist paradigms, prioritizing causal links between weak institutions and persistent conflict, as seen in his post-presidency advocacy for market-driven prosperity and democratic resilience against authoritarian drifts in . This stance, informed by his pre-political experience at the , underscores evidence-based reforms over redistributive equity models often critiqued for exacerbating fiscal deficits in the region.

2018 Presidential Campaign

Key Platform Elements

Duque's 2018 presidential campaign platform emphasized three core pillars: legalidad (), oportunidad (economic opportunity), and seguridad (security), framed as essential for national progress while critiquing the prior administration's peace accords with the FARC as overly lenient on . These elements were outlined in a document of 203 proposals co-authored with , prioritizing institutional strengthening, market-oriented reforms, and robust enforcement against crime and corruption. Under legalidad, Duque pledged modifications to the 2016 FARC peace agreement without abrogating it entirely, including tougher sanctions for , restrictions on ex-combatants' political participation unless fully compliant with requirements, and constitutional exclusion of narcotrafficking as a political offense to enable extraditions like that of FARC leader Jesús Santrich. He advocated measures such as merit-based judicial appointments, digitalization of processes to reduce , and state-funded public campaigns against graft, aiming to restore in institutions eroded by perceived elite impunity. The oportunidad pillar focused on economic liberalization to foster formal employment and growth, proposing corporate tax reductions, simplification of the tax code via digital platforms, and incentives for entrepreneurship including 1,400 regional business support centers (SACUDETE). Specific commitments included six IVA tax-free shopping days annually, pension reforms preserving retirement age while enhancing sustainability, and education initiatives like universal full-day schooling with technical-vocational tracks, debt forgiveness for high-performing ICETEX borrowers, and 1,000 new preschools to build human capital. Health proposals targeted prevention and formalization for system viability, alongside sustainable agriculture promotion and regulated mining with community consultations. Seguridad commitments centered on bolstering public safety through expanded police presence (including rural units), modernized equipment, for prediction, and mandatory illicit crop eradication, rejecting substitution programs deemed ineffective. Duque promised life sentences for child rape and murder, enhanced military task forces against , and infrastructure investments in vulnerable rural areas to undercut guerrilla influence, positioning these as prerequisites for genuine peace over ideological concessions. Additional areas like involved elite forces for defense and water resource safeguards as national priorities.

Election Dynamics and Outcomes

In the first round of voting on May 27, 2018, Iván Duque obtained 7,849,612 votes, representing 39.1% of the total, securing the top position but falling short of the 50% threshold required for outright victory. placed second with 4,887,158 votes or 24.4%, advancing to the runoff, while centrist Sergio Fajardo garnered 4,636,640 votes at 23.1%. reached 53.1%, reflecting significant public engagement in the post-peace accord era. The June 17, , runoff pitted Duque against Petro in a stark ideological contest, with Duque securing 10,373,080 votes (53.98%) to Petro's 8,021,724 (41.70%), and or blank votes accounting for the remainder. Turnout climbed to 54.2%, the highest in decades for a presidential , driven by fears of a polarized outcome reminiscent of Venezuela's socialist trajectory under Petro's platform. Duque's hinged on consolidating support from conservative bases, moderate voters wary of Petro's guerrilla-linked past and redistributive policies, and tactical shifts from Fajardo's eliminated , which prioritized stability over Fajardo's independent bid. Campaign dynamics underscored Colombia's fractures over the 2016 FARC peace accord, with Duque pledging targeted revisions to strengthen judicial accountability for ex-rebels while maintaining , appealing to security-focused electorates in rural and traditional strongholds. Petro campaigned on agrarian reform, probes into elites, and expanded social spending, but faced backlash for associations with M-19 insurgents and perceived leniency toward remaining guerrillas, alienating business sectors and urban middle classes. Duque's affiliation with Uribe's Democratic provided organizational edge and funding, enabling a of economic opportunity and anti-narcotics resolve against Petro's emphasis on inequality reduction, which critics argued risked fiscal unsustainability without corresponding growth measures. The race featured heated debates on policies and reforms, with Duque's youth and technocratic image contrasting Petro's veteran activist profile, ultimately favoring Duque amid concerns over institutional continuity post-Santos administration.

Presidency (2018–2022)

Economic Reforms and Fiscal Policies

Upon assuming office on , 2018, President Iván Duque prioritized market-oriented economic reforms aimed at simplifying taxation, incentivizing investment, and adhering to Colombia's fiscal rule to stabilize public finances amid a projected deficit of 3.6% of GDP inherited from the prior administration. The National Development Plan 2018–2022 emphasized equitable growth through involvement, development, and export diversification, projecting annual GDP expansion of around 4%. However, legislative hurdles and the constrained implementation, leading to moderated outcomes. A key early initiative was the , enacted via Law 2010, which sought to broaden the base while reducing rates to stimulate competitiveness; it lowered the corporate rate from 33% to 30% over time and introduced incentives like installment payments for prior debts to unlock for businesses. The accompanying Economic Growth Law of December further promoted investment by allowing deductions for and facilitating public-private partnerships, though critics argued it insufficiently addressed revenue shortfalls, as the original proposal to extend to basic goods was diluted in . These measures contributed to GDP growth of 3.2% in , but fiscal consolidation lagged, with public debt rising to approximately 50% of GDP by year-end. The 2020 pension reform proposal, intended to ensure long-term sustainability by raising the and shifting more workers to private funds, faced opposition and partial judicial setbacks, ultimately failing to pass in full amid concerns over . shifted toward expansion during the , with stimulus packages—including subsidies and liquidity injections—elevating the deficit to 7% of GDP in 2020 as GDP contracted by 7%, reflecting both global shocks and domestic spending to mitigate peaking at 16%. A 2021 attempt to raise 25 trillion pesos (about $6.4 billion) through higher corporate taxes to 35% and expanded VAT was withdrawn after nationwide protests, highlighting tensions between fiscal needs and social impacts. Post-2020 recovery saw GDP rebound to 10.6% growth in 2021 and 7.3% in 2022, supported by commodity exports and pent-up demand, though the peso depreciated over 30% against the during Duque's term, exacerbating import costs and pressures. Public debt climbed to 60% of GDP by 2022, prompting adherence to the fiscal rule's escape clauses for countercyclical spending while aiming for deficit reduction to 3.2% by term's end. Overall, reforms achieved incremental but were hampered by political and external shocks, with international assessments noting persistent structural challenges like inequality despite targeted transfers.

Security Enhancements and Public Safety Measures

The Duque administration prioritized bolstering Colombia's security apparatus through intensified military engagements against FARC dissident factions and the ELN guerrilla group, framing these as essential to restoring state authority in contested rural areas. In August 2019, security forces conducted a raid in San Vicente del Caguán that resulted in the deaths of nine FARC dissidents, an operation personally authorized by President Duque, who characterized the targets as "a gang of narco-terrorist criminals." Subsequent actions included a September 2019 operation eliminating 14 dissidents and a March 2021 aerial bombing that killed 10 members of the FARC's 48th Front in Caquetá department, alongside three injuries. These targeted strikes were part of a broader "Paz con Legalidad" (Peace with Legality) strategy, announced in early 2019, which emphasized eradicating illicit armed structures while distinguishing security enforcement from outright warfare. Public safety initiatives under Duque included augmented funding for crime deterrence and policing, with the budget seeing notable expansions to support counter-narcotics and anti-gang efforts. The administration allocated increased resources to the and system, registering a 28% rise in initial budget appropriations from 2019 to 2020 despite overall fiscal constraints. This enabled enhanced operational capacity for the National Police and Armed Forces, including deployments to urban hotspots and rural frontiers, alongside manual drives that intensified pressure on networks. Empirical outcomes reflected partial stabilization, as the national homicide rate held steady at approximately 24 per 100,000 inhabitants—one of the lowest in three decades—sustaining gains from the 2016 peace accord with the FARC's main body. However, territorial advances by dissident groups and the ELN persisted in regions like Arauca and Catatumbo, underscoring limits to these measures amid incomplete peace implementation and cross-border dynamics with . Critics, including organizations, contended that the emphasis on kinetic operations sometimes exacerbated civilian risks without addressing root socioeconomic drivers of violence.

Anti-Drug Efforts and Organized Crime Strategies

Duque's administration prioritized supply-side interventions to combat Colombia's cultivation and production, emphasizing forced eradication, enhanced interdiction, and operations against trafficking networks, viewing trafficking as the primary obstacle to post-conflict stability. The included ambitious eradication targets, with destroying 130,000 s of crops in 2020 alone through manual and mechanical methods, surpassing the previous year's efforts by over 60%. Despite these actions, Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) data indicated cultivation decreased initially from 169,000 s in 2018 to 143,000 s in 2020, but surged to 204,000 s by 2021, reflecting adaptive responses by cultivators and higher yields per hectare that drove potential production to record levels. Critics, including some academic analyses, attributed the rebound to insufficient complementary and substitution programs, arguing the approach exacerbated violence without sustainably reducing supply. Interdiction efforts yielded record cocaine seizures, with 505 metric tons confiscated in 2020 and a peak of 671 metric tons in , valued at billions on international markets, facilitated by bolstered naval and aerial operations in Pacific and routes. In parallel, the government intensified intelligence-driven strikes against syndicates, capturing over 200 high- and mid-level during the term, including the dismantling of key laboratories and routes linked to cartels. A landmark operation on October 23, 2021, resulted in the arrest of David, alias "Otoniel," the leader of the (also known as Gaitanistas), Colombia's largest neo-paramilitary group responsible for much of the country's exports and extortion rackets. This blow disrupted the group's command structure, though successors fragmented operations, sustaining violence in cocaine-producing regions like Urabá and Catatumbo. To curb domestic consumption and minor trafficking, Duque enacted Decree 1787 in October 2018, reclassifying personal possession of small quantities of drugs like marijuana and as an administrative offense rather than a health issue, reversing prior thresholds and enabling fines and referrals to authorities. The policy aligned with international pressure, particularly from the , for stricter controls, though it faced domestic opposition for potentially overburdening judicial systems without addressing root demand drivers. Overall, while seizures and arrests marked tactical gains, empirical metrics from UNODC and Colombian defense reports showed persistent challenges, with groups adapting through FARC dissident alliances and territorial expansion amid uneven state presence in rural areas.

Management of Social Unrest and Protests

During his presidency, faced waves of social unrest, including nationwide protests in late against proposed reforms and labor changes viewed by critics as eroding worker protections amid rising inequality. The government retracted several contentious bills following initial demonstrations, opting for dialogue with unions and groups to address fiscal sustainability concerns exacerbated by declining oil revenues and system deficits. were deployed to maintain order, with reports of isolated clashes but no widespread fatalities attributed to state actors in official tallies for that period. The most intense unrest occurred during the 2021 National Strike, ignited on April 28 by opposition to a proposed bill intended to generate 23 trillion pesos (approximately $6.5 billion) through measures like increasing VAT from 19% to 19.5% and taxing higher earners, amid post-COVID economic strain with at 16% and affecting 42% of the population. President Duque withdrew the bill on May 2, acknowledging public concerns, but protests persisted with broader demands for improvements, police reform, and advancements, often accompanied by road blockades that disrupted supply chains and caused estimated daily losses of 240 billion pesos. The administration emphasized distinguishing peaceful assembly from , attributing much escalation to infiltrations by criminal networks, ELN guerrillas, and dissident FARC factions exploiting the chaos for looting and attacks on infrastructure. Violence intensified, resulting in at least 79 deaths by late , with the prosecutor's office attributing 34 to state security forces, 24 to civilians or unidentified actors, and the remainder disputed; over 2,000 injury reports emerged, including 98 from the UN's May monitoring, 54 by firearms not exclusively linked to police. The Mobile Anti-Riot Squadron (ESMAD) faced accusations of excessive , such as non-lethal munitions causing eye trauma in hundreds of cases, prompting Duque to order investigations, dismiss implicated officers, and announce police reforms in July, including human rights training and body cameras. Critics, including , highlighted patterns of arbitrary detentions and alleged cover-ups, while the government countered that many abuses were fabricated or stemmed from armed provocateurs firing on both crowds and forces. Duque launched a "National Dialogue for Fundamentals" on May 16, involving business leaders, unions, and regional governors to negotiate reforms, though participation waned amid ongoing riots; military assistance was authorized in —the epicenter of unrest—on May 9 to restore control after 170,000 officers proved insufficient against coordinated . By July, protests subsided without major concessions beyond the tax withdrawal, but the episode fueled , contributing to Duque's low approval ratings below 30% and influencing the 2022 election dynamics. Outcomes included partial fiscal adjustments via alternative revenue measures avoiding broad tax hikes and commitments to of policing, though implementation lagged.

Venezuelan Migration and Border Policies

During Iván Duque's presidency, Colombia faced an unprecedented influx of Venezuelan migrants fleeing economic collapse, hyperinflation, and political repression under the Maduro regime, with estimates indicating over 1.8 million Venezuelans residing irregularly in the country by early 2021. The migration wave, which accelerated from 2015 onward, reached approximately 2.5 million Venezuelans in Colombia by 2022, straining public services, labor markets, and border security while contributing to informal economic activity. Duque's administration prioritized regularization over deportation, building on prior temporary permits like the Permiso Especial de Permanencia (PEP) issued since 2017, which allowed hundreds of thousands to access formal employment and reduced incentives for clandestine crossings. A cornerstone policy was the Estatuto Temporal de Protección para Migrantes Venezolanos, announced by Duque on February 8, 2021, and formalized via Decree 216 on March 1, 2021, granting ten-year protected status to eligible Venezuelans who entered before January 31, 2021, regardless of prior documentation. This measure targeted up to 1.8 million individuals, enabling legal residency, work authorization, access to healthcare, education, and financial inclusion, with over 1.2 million pre-registering by August 2021. The policy aimed to formalize the migrant population for better public health tracking—particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic—and to mitigate risks of exploitation or involvement in illicit networks, though implementation faced logistical challenges like biometric registration backlogs. On border management, Duque maintained relatively open policies to facilitate humanitarian flows but intensified controls against , including drug trafficking and armed incursions by groups like the ELN and FARC exploiting migrant routes. Temporary border restrictions were imposed during peaks, such as closures in March 2020, but these were paired with humanitarian corridors for vulnerable groups, reflecting a balance between security and reception capacity. Critics from organizations noted persistent abuses by irregular armed actors in border zones like Catatumbo and Arauca, where migration corridors enabled and , though Duque's government invested in presence and intelligence to curb such threats without broad migrant expulsions. Overall, these measures positioned as a regional leader in migrant integration, with the TPS praised by international observers for its scale despite domestic fiscal pressures.

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

In response to the emerging threat, President Iván Duque declared a state of economic, social, and ecological emergency on , , via 417, enabling rapid and restrictions. A nationwide began on March 25, 2020, lasting initially 19 days, described as the strictest in the , with centralized enforcement trialed in using epidemiological data to curb transmission and expand ICU capacity. The government established a Unified Command Post (PMU) in January 2020, coordinating ministries, emergency entities, PAHO/WHO, UN agencies, academia, and for a science-based strategy focused on monitoring, evaluation, and inclusive response. Lockdowns were extended multiple times—to April 27, then May 31, 2020—with the health emergency prolonged to August 31, supported by over 100 presidential decrees emphasizing protocols. By July 2020, Duque shifted to "intelligent preventive isolation," regionalizing restrictions by risk level and gradually reopening sectors like and salons while removing VAT on affected goods to spur and distancing. This approach, informed by health ministry experts and international researchers, boosted Duque's approval to 52%, his highest, amid compliance fostered by media campaigns promoting solidarity. Vaccination efforts commenced on February 17, 2021, following arrival of the first 50,000 Pfizer-BioNTech doses on February 15, prioritizing healthcare workers and high-risk groups under a national plan signed January 29. secured doses via , receiving its first shipment March 1, 2021, as the inaugural recipient, aiming to cover 70% of the population with 61 million doses. Duque received his first dose on June 13, 2021, by which time vaccination targeted those over 60 and comorbid individuals aged 16-59. Colombia recorded over 95,000 deaths by June 2021, with a third wave from March to June peaking amid delays and informal sector vulnerabilities. The 2020 GDP contracted 6.8%, surged to 15.9% from 10.5% in , and over 509,000 small businesses closed, reflecting costs in a 49% . Safety nets expanded to double welfare beneficiaries and 1.8 million Venezuelan migrants, yet socioeconomic strains eroded compliance by late 2020, with infections hitting highs. Critics, including analyses from libertarian think tanks, argued the prolonged, draconian lockdowns inflicted unnecessary economic damage exceeding Latin American averages, prioritizing suppression over targeted protection despite high informal employment risks. Supporters credited early, decisive actions with initial containment and capacity gains, though surges highlighted global dependencies; regional comparisons showed Colombia's lethality lower than some neighbors by late 2020 but with persistent tied to inequality.

Foreign Policy and International Alliances

Duque's administration prioritized bolstering alliances with the , emphasizing security cooperation, counter-narcotics efforts, and economic ties amid regional instability. In March 2020, Duque met with President at the to discuss migration management and bilateral trade enhancement. This partnership extended to joint initiatives on Venezuelan migration, with the U.S. providing support for border operations in . By March 2022, Duque convened with President [Joe Biden](/page/Joe Biden) to mark the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations, reaffirming commitments to democracy and hemispheric security. A cornerstone of Duque's regional policy was opposition to the government in , leading Colombia's participation in the , a coalition formed in 2017 to advocate for democratic restoration in . In January 2019, the , including , rejected Maduro's inauguration and urged free elections, while pledging aid for Venezuelan migrants. Duque's government recognized as interim president in early 2019, aligning with U.S. and other allies to isolate Maduro diplomatically. withdrew from the (UNASUR) in April 2019, citing its ineffectiveness and perceived alignment with Venezuelan interests under prior leftist influences. In multilateral trade, Duque advanced Colombia's role in the , assuming presidency in 2020 and hosting the XVI Summit in January 2022 to deepen integration among , , , and . Efforts focused on free movement of goods, services, and capital, including expansions and protocols. Within the (OAS), Duque supported resolutions condemning Venezuelan electoral fraud and human rights abuses. Bilateral engagements included a state visit to in November 2021, where Duque inaugurated Colombia's first overseas innovation office in to foster , cybersecurity collaboration, and trade in agriculture and defense sectors. Discussions with Israeli President addressed shared threats from groups like and environmental challenges. These initiatives reflected Duque's strategy of aligning with technologically advanced democracies to counterbalance leftist shifts in . Duque's 2018 presidential campaign came under scrutiny amid the Ñeñepolítica scandal, which alleged irregular financing through links to drug trafficker José "Ñeñe" Hernández and vote-buying operations favoring the Democratic Center party. Intercepted communications from Hernández, who coordinated political support for pay, implicated intermediaries in channeling funds to congressional candidates allied with Duque, though direct ties to his campaign were disputed. Escaped congresswoman , a former Democratic Center affiliate who fled to in 2019, publicly accused the party of purchasing up to 20,000 votes in key regions, prompting to launch a preliminary investigation into and corruption in February 2020. Colombia's National Electoral Council opened additional probes in June 2022 into Duque's potential involvement, focusing on undeclared contributions, but no formal charges against him materialized by the end of his term, with investigations stalling amid evidentiary challenges and witness credibility issues. The administration's handling of the April–July 2021 national strikes, sparked by a proposed perceived as burdensome on the middle and lower classes, drew intense criticism for alleged excessive police force. Protests, which expanded to encompass grievances over inequality, , and police brutality, saw clashes resulting in at least 42 deaths by mid-May 2021, with human rights investigators attributing most to National Police actions, including the use of lethal weapons by the ESMAD riot squad against largely peaceful demonstrators. The U.S. State Department documented 312 probes into police for unlawful force during the unrest, alongside reports of torture and arbitrary detentions, while armed groups like the ELN and exploited the chaos for attacks on security forces, contributing to 24 deaths linked to protesters or vandals per the Attorney General's Office. Duque withdrew the tax bill on April 28, 2021, amid the violence and announced National Police reforms on July 22, 2021, including de-escalation training and oversight enhancements, but the condemned the response as disproportionate, fueling calls for accountability without direct legal action against Duque himself. Broader corruption claims plagued the presidency, including misappropriation of COVID-19 relief funds in departmental governments and allegations of campaign donations from illicit sources, though these largely implicated subordinates like ministers rather than Duque directly. The Anti-Corruption Institute filed a lawsuit against him for purportedly violating post-presidency political bans, but outcomes remained pending without convictions. These episodes, often amplified by opposition media and Petro-aligned groups, contributed to Duque's approval dipping below 30% by late 2020, yet empirical audits by entities like the Comptroller General found no systemic tying the president to .

Post-Presidency Activities (2022–Present)

Global Advocacy and Fellowships

Following his presidency, Iván Duque Márquez assumed the role of Distinguished Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., in August 2022, where he contributed to discussions on democracy, economic policy, and regional security in the Americas. In this capacity, he chaired initiatives focused on promoting market-oriented reforms and countering authoritarian influences in Latin America. The Wilson Center established the Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom in February 2024 under his leadership, emphasizing the defense of democratic institutions, economic liberty, investment attraction, and social equity through free-market frameworks. Duque also serves as a Transformational Distinguished Fellow at the , , since 2022, engaging in research and leadership programs on transformation and governance innovation. Concurrently, he holds a Senior Leadership Fellowship and Professor of Practice position at Florida International University's Center for , starting in fall 2022, where he lectures on economic liberty and hemispheric integration. These academic fellowships have enabled him to influence global policy discourse, including advisory roles with organizations such as the and the Bezos Earth Fund, focusing on and biodiversity conservation. In global advocacy, Duque joined the Concordia Leadership Council in July 2023, advocating for public-private partnerships in infrastructure, technology, and environmental protection across the Americas. He has promoted initiatives like the Concordia Amazon Initiative, launched in 2022, to address and through economic incentives rather than regulatory mandates alone. Duque's post-presidency engagements extend to international forums, including contributions to the on innovation and democratic resilience, and speaking series on impacts, underscoring his emphasis on evidence-based strategies for prosperity amid geopolitical challenges.

Recent Public Stances and Engagements

Following his presidency, Iván Duque has chaired the Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom at the Wilson Center, launched on February 28, 2024, which focuses on policy issues including , , and democratic resilience through events like discussions on held in March 2025. As a fellow at University's , Duque has engaged in academic dialogues on governance, including a May 25, 2025, interview where he critiqued Colombia's current administration under President for eroding economic stability via health sector reforms, fiscal rule breaches, rising public debt, and the forfeiture of an IMF credit line, projecting increased multidimensional poverty. Duque has voiced opposition to Petro's energy policies, stating in an April 23, 2025, Semafor World Economy Summit panel that halting new oil and gas exploration contracts was misguided and that the approach represented "absolutely insane" environmental policymaking disconnected from Colombia's export-dependent economy. On foreign affairs, he described Petro's May 2024 decision to sever diplomatic ties with Israel amid the Gaza conflict as "stupid" and lacking solidarity with victims of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, while advocating measured responses to U.S. migrant deportation policies rather than public confrontations that risk bilateral security ties. In regional security stances, Duque endorsed the U.S. designation of Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations in 2025, highlighting their operational links to Colombian groups such as the ELN and , and urged enhanced hemispheric to counter potential U.S. impacts. He has called for greater U.S. engagement in to address authoritarian advances and economic vulnerabilities, as expressed in a interview. On climate issues, Duque dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump's climate change skepticism as an "absurd ideological debate" during a , 2025, Semafor discussion, emphasizing for immediate emissions reductions while balancing energy transitions. Duque's speaking engagements include launching Cornell University's Climate Impact Speaker Series on September 2, 2025, addressing sustainability in the Americas; a September 25, 2024, Concordia address on Amazon conservation; and the University of the Incarnate Word's Leaders of the Americas series on October 2, 2025, focusing on cross-border cooperation and humanistic leadership. He also participated in the World Law Congress in the on June 4, 2025, and contributed to publications on innovation and democratic values.

Intellectual Contributions

Published Works

Iván Duque has authored or co-authored at least nine books, primarily addressing , political strategy, , environmental sustainability, and humanistic philosophy, often drawing from his experiences in and . His writings emphasize market-oriented reforms, innovation-driven growth, and pragmatic governance, reflecting a center-right perspective on Colombia's challenges. Early publications include Pecados monetarios (2007), a critique of fiscal and monetary mismanagement, and Maquiavelo en Colombia (2010), which applies Machiavellian principles to analyze power dynamics and leadership in Colombian politics. In 2013, Duque co-authored La economía naranja: una oportunidad infinita with Felipe Buitrago Restrepo for the , proposing the "orange economy" framework to harness creative sectors—such as arts, design, and —for inclusive economic expansion, estimating potential contributions of up to 3% to GDP in . Leading into his 2018 presidential campaign, Duque published El efecto naranja (2015), expanding on innovation ecosystems, and IndignAcción: Ideas para la Colombia del futuro (2017), a advocating citizen-driven reforms against and stagnation. El futuro está en el centro (2018) articulated a centrist agenda balancing social welfare with fiscal discipline and . Following his presidency, Duque's output shifted toward global issues, with El camino a cero (The Road to Zero, 2022) outlining pathways to carbon neutrality through technology and policy incentives. His most recent work, Fuerza y verdad (published June 2025), compiles dialogues with experts in , , , and , exploring humanism's role in addressing technological disruption and ethical . In 2023, Villegas Editores issued Obras selectas de Iván Duque Márquez, a five-volume luxury edition compiling excerpts from his prior books alongside essays on , , and , positioning his oeuvre as a cohesive body of thought leadership.

Policy Writings and Thought Leadership

Duque's policy writings emphasize market-oriented economic reforms, innovation-driven development, and critiques of fiscal and monetary mismanagement in Latin America. In Los pecados monetarios (Monetary Sins, 2007), he analyzes historical errors in Colombian and regional monetary policy, arguing for disciplined fiscal frameworks to prevent inflationary spirals and debt accumulation. This work reflects his early advocacy for sound economic governance, drawing on his experience as a consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Similarly, Maquiavelo en Colombia (Machiavelli in Colombia, 2010) applies realist political philosophy to Colombia's institutional challenges, urging pragmatic leadership to navigate corruption and ideological polarization without idealistic overreach. A pivotal contribution is La economía naranja: Una oportunidad infinita (The Orange Economy: An Infinite Opportunity, 2013), co-authored with Felipe Buitrago Restrepo under IDB auspices, which posits —encompassing design, media, and cultural production—as engines for inclusive growth in . The book quantifies the sector's potential, estimating it could generate 3-5% annual GDP contributions through protections and public-private partnerships, influencing Duque's subsequent presidential platform to allocate over 1% of 's GDP to "naranja" initiatives by 2019. IndignAcción: Ideas para la Colombia del futuro (IndignAction: Ideas for the Future of Colombia, 2017) compiles proposals on anti-corruption measures, reform, and , framing indignation against inefficiencies as a catalyst for structural change ahead of his 2018 campaign. Post-presidency, Duque's The Road to Zero (2022) outlines a decarbonization strategy for , targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 via , of 1 million hectares annually, and carbon markets rather than regulatory mandates alone, aligning with his prior emphasis on voluntary, incentive-based . His thought leadership manifests in op-eds, speeches, and essays on , trade liberalization, and democratic resilience, compiled in Obras Selectas (2023), a five-volume edition spanning 2,376 pages that includes pre- and post-presidential reflections on economic theory and global alliances. These works collectively position Duque as an advocate for pragmatic, pro-market policies, often critiquing interventionist alternatives in regional contexts.

Personal Life

Family and Private Interests

Iván Duque Márquez was born on August 1, 1976, in Bogotá, Colombia, into a politically prominent family. His father, Iván Duque Escobar (1937–2016), was a lawyer, journalist, and politician who served as governor of Antioquia department from 1981 to 1982 and as Colombia's minister of mines and energy from 1985 to 1986. His mother, Juliana Márquez Tono (born 1950), is a political scientist. Duque married María Juliana Ruiz Sandoval (born May 25, 1978) after developing a relationship while both lived in ; the couple had been together for approximately 15 years by the time of his presidency. They have three children: Luciana, Matías, and Eloísa. Details on Duque's private interests remain limited in public records, with no widely documented hobbies or personal pursuits beyond his professional engagements in policy, writing, and occasional involvement in music-related discussions post-presidency.

Public Persona and Lifestyle

Iván Duque cultivated a public image as a youthful, technocratic conservative, elected at age 41 as Colombia's youngest president in modern history, positioning himself as a bridge between traditional and a forward-looking, pro-market agenda. His emphasized charisma and approachability, often demonstrated through energetic campaign appearances involving singing duets with vallenato artists and dancing, which resonated particularly with female and younger voters seeking alternatives to the prior government's leftist policies. Duque's relatable side was highlighted by his longstanding interest in music, rooted in playing during high school band experiences and extending to public guitar performances, such as spontaneously joining a sound check with the band in December 2018 by borrowing a guitarist's instrument. This musical affinity, combined with advocacy for Colombia's diverse rhythms, projected an image of cultural engagement amid his formal roles in policy and international . In lifestyle matters visible to the public, Duque favored casual socializing, including a preference for Blue Moon beer served with an orange slice, reflecting a down-to-earth demeanor despite his elite political upbringing and international postings, such as at the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C. His disciplined routine as president involved early mornings focused on governance, underscoring a professional ethic over ostentatious habits.

Honors and Awards

Domestic Recognitions

Iván Duque received notable recognitions from subnational Colombian authorities and institutions, reflecting appreciation for his leadership and policy contributions at regional levels. On July 10, 2018, shortly after his election as president, the Gobernación de Antioquia awarded him the Escudo de Antioquia in the Categoría Oro, the department's highest distinction, presented by Governor Luis Pérez Gutiérrez in recognition of his Antioquian roots and anticipated national service. This honor, reserved for exemplary figures tied to the region, underscored Duque's identity as a paisa and his prior work in public policy. In 2022, the Gobernación del Cesar conferred upon him the Condecoración Cacique Upar, marking him as the first sitting or former president to receive this departmental honor, in acknowledgment of his administration's support for territorial through Ley 2056 of , which restored fiscal capacities to regional entities. This award highlights Duque's role in advancing and local reforms during his tenure. Toward the end of his presidency, on July 22, 2022, the Academia Patriótica Nacional decorated Duque and named him its Presidente Honorario, a title and accompanying condecoración bestowed for his commitment to patriotic education, institutional strengthening, and national unity amid challenges like the recovery and security efforts. The academy, focused on juridical and historical studies, cited his administration's achievements in , economic rebound, and social investment as aligning with its foundational principles. These domestic honors from non-central bodies emphasize Duque's regional ties and policy impacts beyond Bogotá-centric institutions.

International Distinctions

Iván Duque received the Collar of the , Spain's highest diplomatic distinction, on September 15, 2021, via Real Decreto 805/2021, honoring his role in strengthening Spain-Colombia ties. On May 27, 2019, during a to , he was awarded the Grand Collar of the Order of the Sun of Peru by President , recognizing enhanced economic and security cooperation between the nations. Portugal conferred the Grand Collar of the the Navigator upon Duque, its paramount honor for heads of state, acknowledging mutual advancements in trade, innovation, and Atlantic partnerships during his tenure. In April 2022, the granted him the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella in the Grand Cross with Gold Plate degree, presented by President to affirm shared commitments to democratic governance and regional stability. Beyond state orders, Duque was honored with the Oswaldo Payá Freedom and Life Award in February 2019 by the Latin American Network for Democracy, for his advocacy against in the . In June 2022, the Center awarded him the Woodrow Wilson Award for Global Public Service, citing his leadership in and hemispheric security. Post-presidency, in August 2025, he received the Shalva Prize for Social Equality and Inclusion in , from the Shalva National Center, for promoting inclusive policies toward disabilities.

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