Birthdate: September 17, 1921
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Cúcuta, Colombia
Died: May 20, 1997
Virgilio Barco Vargas, a Colombian civil engineer and politician, served as the 27th President of Colombia from 1986 to 1990. Throughout his career, he prioritized public service and governance to drive positive change in the nation. As a civil engineer, he played a key role in infrastructure development projects, with a focus on sustainable urban planning. During his presidency, Barco worked to combat drug trafficking, advance human rights, and enact economic reforms aimed at enhancing the welfare of Colombian citizens.
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