The president of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia commonly known as the president of the Chamber is the highest authority of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia. The office was established in 1811 by the First National Congress of Colombia.
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| Chamber of Representatives of Colombia | |
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| Status | Presiding officer |
| Seat | National Capitol, Bogota |
| Nominator | Major parties (normally) |
| Appointer | Chamber of Representatives |
| Term length | One legislative year |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Colombia |
| Formation | 20 July 1882 |
| First holder | Pedro Gual Escandon |
| Deputy | First Vice President Second Vice President |
It is third on the presidential line of succession after the vice president and the president of the senate.[1]
The office is currently held by Jaime Salamanca of the Green Alliance He was elected on 20 July 2024.
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edit- ^ "Los penosos números de la Comisión de Acusaciones". Semana. 5 March 2015.