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Marcela Amaya

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Marcela Amaya García
Governor of Meta Department
In office
January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2019
Preceded byAlan Jara
Succeeded byJuan Guillermo Zuluaga
Personal details
Born (1968-10-19) October 19, 1968 (age 56)
Villavicencio, Colombia
Political partyLiberal Party
ProfessionPolitician

Marcela Amaya García (born October 19, 1968) is a Colombian politician who served as the Governor of Meta Department from 2016 to 2019. She is a member of the Liberal Party.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Marcela Amaya was born in Villavicencio, Meta. She completed her higher education in public administration.[3]

Political career

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Before becoming governor, Amaya held other public service positions which brought her to public notice and helped in her election as the governor of Meta in 2015.[4]

Governorship (2016–2019)

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She supports the implementation of peace agreements in the region. In 2018, she met with international representatives and United Nations officials to discuss the progress and challenges of the peace process in Meta.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "UN Department of Political Affairs Partners Visit Vistahermosa, Meta". United Nations Colombia. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  2. ^ "Marcela Amaya works to strengthen peace in Meta". RCN Radio. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  3. ^ "Meta's governor highlights education projects under Marcela Amaya". La Nación. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  4. ^ "Marcela Amaya's administration prioritizes social investment in Meta". El Espectador. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  5. ^ "Marcela Amaya strengthens ties with the UN for peacebuilding". United Nations Peacebuilding. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
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