Second ladies and gentlemen of Colombia
| Second Gentlemen of Colombia | |
|---|---|
| Style | Mr. Pinillo |
| Residence | Vice Presidential House |
| Inaugural holder | Felipa Meilhon (as second lady) Álvaro Rincón (as second gentleman) |
| Formation | November 17, 1819 |
The second gentleman of Colombia or second lady (second gentleman of the nation) is the title held by the host of the Vice Presidential House. This is usually the wife, husband of partner of the Vice President of Colombia, during the vice president's term in office. Yerney Pinillo is the current second gentleman of Colombia, in role since August 2022 as the partner of Vice President Francia Márquez.[1][2]
Origins and role
The second lady or second gentleman is not elected by the people of Colombia. There are no official jobs he or she is officially required to perform and they are not paid for being the second spouse.
They are often involved in political campaigns and managements of the Vice Presidential House. They are involved in participating in social causes and representing with vice president the country at official and ceremonial occasions. They also accompany the vice president on foreign summits and events.[3]
Office of the Second Lady or Second Gentleman
Under Colombian law, the first and second spouses are private citizens, which prevents them from having their own offices and staff. Therefore, the second spouse does not have an office or staff. Instead, they are assisted by the Vice President's staff.
References
- ↑ "Yerney, el mensajero que enamoró a Francia Márquez y llega a la Casa de Nariño". Las2orillas. May 31, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ↑ "¿Quién es la pareja de Francia Márquez?". El Comercio. August 13, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Quién es la 'pareja' de Francia Márquez, con quien estaría viajando de arriba a abajo". Pulzo. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.