 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (October 2023) |
Fernando Botero Zea | |
|---|---|
 Botero in 2007 | |
| Minister of National Defense of Colombia | |
| In office 7 August 1994 – 2 August 1995 | |
| President | Ernesto Samper Pizano |
| Preceded by | Rafael Pardo Rueda |
| Succeeded by | Juan Carlos Esguerra Portocarrero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1956 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Nationality | Colombian-Mexican |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | María Inés Londoño Reyes |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Fernando Botero Angulo Gloria Zea |
| Alma mater | University of the Andes (BA) |
| Profession | Political scientist |
Fernando Botero Zea (Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 1956) is a businessman and liberal politician of dual Colombia and Mexican nationalities, mainly known for having served as Minister of National Defense of Colombia and also for being an important businessman based in Mexico City. He is the son of Colombian painter and sculptor Fernando Botero and cultural promoter and icon Gloria Zea.